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Shortbread vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shortbread and tortillas?

  • Tortillas are richer than shortbread in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, calcium, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, and folate.
  • Tortillas' daily need coverage for selenium is 56% more.
  • Shortbread has 2 times more saturated fat than tortillas. While shortbread has 8.105g of saturated fat, tortillas have only 4.878g.
  • The glycemic index of tortillas is lower.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 more IronIron +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +507.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1776.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +291.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +424.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +496.8%

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +2122.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.289mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +168.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.8%
Contains more WaterWater +737.5%
Contains more OtherOther +331.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +119.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +739.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Tortilla DV% diff.
Selenium 6.2µg 37µg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.992g 49%
Phosphorus 66mg 346mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.823mg 39%
Fiber 1.3g 9.8g 34%
Fats 26.22g 9.76g 25%
Calcium 13mg 244mg 23%
Copper 0.09mg 0.266mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.312mg 19%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Magnesium 14mg 85mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Saturated fat 8.105g 4.878g 15%
Folate 81µg 138µg 14%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.92mg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.858mg 10%
Calories 514kcal 310kcal 10%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.9mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 3.062g 9%
Protein 5.37g 9.76g 9%
Sodium 353mg 512mg 7%
Carbs 63.78g 45.89g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Vitamin K 11µg 4.5µg 5%
Potassium 88mg 262mg 5%
Iron 2.98mg 2.63mg 4%
Choline 0.9mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.289mg 2%
Net carbs 62.48g 36.09g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 2.44g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
30%
Shortbread
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.