Nori vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are nori and tortilla different?
- Nori is higher in vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B2, and copper; however, tortilla is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for nori is 43% higher.
- Nori contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than tortilla. While nori contains 0.446mg of vitamin B2, tortilla contains only 0.114mg.
- Nori has less sodium.
Seaweed, laver, raw and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +239% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +268.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2271.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +291.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +206.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +49% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +277.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +180.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +112.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +239.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +877.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +640% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +255.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 39mg | 0mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.988mg | 0.268mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 16.6µg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 260µg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.446mg | 0.114mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 3.81mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.37mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 482mg | 19% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.102mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.47mg | 4.125mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 5.11g | 49.94g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 146mg | 13% |
| Folate | 146µg | 98µg | 12% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 237kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.159mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 2.4g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.32mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.521mg | 0.17mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.81g | 7.28g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | 0.391g | 2% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.061g | 0.296g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.81g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Calcium | 70mg | 70mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.232mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.501mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.222mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.273mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.402mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.08g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.235g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.