Pie crust vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pie crust and tortillas?
- Tortillas are richer than pie crust in phosphorus, vitamin B1, selenium, copper, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 37% more.
- Pie crust has 2 times more saturated fat than tortillas. While pie crust has 7.974g of saturated fat, tortillas have only 4.878g.
We used Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat 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 ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +466.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +309.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +254.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +380% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +302.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.6% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +387.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +221.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +296.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +484.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 9.8g | 39% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.887g | 3.062g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 346mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.823mg | 36% |
| Fats | 31.4g | 9.76g | 33% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 37µg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.266mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 0.992g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.312mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 244mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 85mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 7.974g | 4.878g | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.92mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 4.858mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 512mg | 10% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 310kcal | 10% |
| Folate | 104µg | 138µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.289mg | 6% |
| Protein | 6.9g | 9.76g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 64mg | 262mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.63mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 20mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 52.1g | 45.89g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 52.1g | 36.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.289mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.146mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.096g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)