Pasta vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pasta and tortilla?
- Tortilla is richer than pasta in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, and calcium.
- Tortilla's daily need coverage for iron is 33% more.
- The amount of sodium in pasta is lower.
We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types 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 ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +234.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +315.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +503.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.391g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 3.81mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 482mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 4.125mg | 20% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.37mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 146mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% | |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 98µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 49.94g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 6mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 237kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 7.28g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.114mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.268mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.296g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.102mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.95g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.75g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.391g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| 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
15%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.