Potato bread vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato bread and tortillas?
- Potato bread is richer in potassium and vitamin B12, yet tortillas are richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B2, fiber, and magnesium.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 53% higher.
We used Bread, potato and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat types in this comparison.
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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 | +174% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +203.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +289.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +337.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +172.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +288.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +211.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.4% |
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Carbs
~45.89g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.823mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 9.5µg | 37µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.25mg | 4.858mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 4.878g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.266mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.817mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 85mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.289mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 9.8g | 14% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 262mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.253mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 3.13g | 9.76g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 3.062g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.992g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.232mg | 0.312mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 512mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.15µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 244mg | 6% |
| Protein | 12.5g | 9.76g | 5% |
| Iron | 2.25mg | 2.63mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.44mg | 1.92mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 369mg | 346mg | 3% |
| Folate | 126µg | 138µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 6.8µg | 4.5µg | 2% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 310kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 47.07g | 45.89g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 40.77g | 36.09g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.38g | 2.44g | N/A |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.224mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.268mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.311mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.285mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.305mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.143mg | 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
27%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
81%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.878g)
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 ($)
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.