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Spread vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spread and Tortilla?

  • Spread is richer in Vitamin E , yet Tortilla is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 38% higher.
  • Spread has 20 times more Saturated Fat than Tortilla. Spread has 5.977g of Saturated Fat, while Tortilla has 0.296g.

We used Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +382.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Manganese +930.8%
Contains more Selenium +71.1%
Equal in Potassium - 105
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +382.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Manganese +930.8%
Contains more Selenium +71.1%
Equal in Potassium - 105

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.
Spread
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Contains more Vitamin E +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.4%
Contains more Folate +4800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.4%
Contains more Folate +4800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1725.3%
Contains more Water +50.9%
Contains more Other +48.7%
Contains more Carbs +318.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +1725.3%
Contains more Water +50.9%
Contains more Other +48.7%
Contains more Carbs +318.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3999.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +556%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3999.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +556%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 7.66g 7.28g Spread
Fats 17.34g 0.95g Spread
Carbs 11.94g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 235kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 0g 2.75g Spread
Fiber 0.2g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 12mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 0.79mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 8mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 59mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 110mg 105mg Spread
Sodium 1013mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.02mg 0.32mg Spread
Copper 0.13mg 0.102mg Spread
Manganese 0.026mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 9.7µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 87IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.19mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.114mg Spread
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.17mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.06mg Spread
Folate 2µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.4µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.06mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg 0.182mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.286mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg 0.53mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg 0.157mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg 0.122mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.356mg 0.326mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg 0.165mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 5.977g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 0.185g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.391g Spread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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%
Spread
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.681g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/nutrients
  2. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.