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Pineapple cake vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pineapple cake and tortilla

  • Pineapple cake is richer in vitamin B1, yet tortilla is richer in selenium, phosphorus, fiber, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pineapple cake is 12681% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 186 times more Vitamin B1 than tortilla. Pineapple cake contains 153mg of Vitamin B1, while tortilla contains 0.823mg.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +553.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.9%
Contains more IronIron +77.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +519.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +322%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +293.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4960%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18490.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +817.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +430.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +24%
Contains more ProteinProtein +178.9%
Contains more OtherOther +177.5%
~equal in Carbs ~45.89g
~equal in Water ~30.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +69.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple cake Tortilla
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Tortilla Opinion
Calories 319kcal 310kcal Pineapple cake
Protein 3.5g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 12.1g 9.76g Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 49.7g 36.09g Pineapple cake
Carbs 50.5g 45.89g Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Tortilla
Magnesium 13mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 120mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 112mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 1.48mg 2.63mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.44g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.087mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.31mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 82mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 319mg 512mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 5IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 62µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.35mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.823mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.289mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.202mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 26µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 2.915g 4.878g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 3.062g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 0.992g Pineapple cake
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.117mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.264mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.143mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.074mg 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.167mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.081mg 0.255mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
2952%
Pineapple cake
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.963g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.