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Tilsit cheese vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tilsit cheese and tortilla

  • Tilsit cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, tortilla has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for tilsit cheese is 82% higher.
  • Tortilla has 11 times less zinc than tilsit cheese. Tilsit cheese has 3.5mg of zinc, while tortilla has 0.32mg.
  • Tortilla is lower in saturated fat.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than tilsit cheese.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, tilsit and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +993.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.5%
Contains more IronIron +1556.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +292.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1961.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.5%

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.
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% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +506.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1912.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.06mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 ProteinProtein +235.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2634.7%
Contains more OtherOther +160.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2556.4%
~equal in Water ~39.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3757.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 88%
Saturated fat 16.775g 0.296g 75%
Calcium 700mg 70mg 63%
Phosphorus 500mg 146mg 51%
Iron 0.23mg 3.81mg 45%
Fats 25.98g 0.95g 39%
Protein 24.41g 7.28g 34%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.32mg 29%
Vitamin A 249µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.37mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 4.125mg 25%
Folate 20µg 98µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.114mg 19%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 0.185g 17%
Carbs 1.88g 49.94g 16%
Sodium 753mg 482mg 12%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.268mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Copper 0.026mg 0.102mg 8%
Calories 340kcal 237kcal 5%
Selenium 14.5µg 16.6µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.17mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.391g 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 65mg 105mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 1.88g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 2.75g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Tilsit cheese
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.479g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.