Tomato vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tomatoes and tortilla
- Tomatoes have more vitamin C; however, tortilla has more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Tortilla's daily need coverage for iron is 44% more.
- Tomatoes are lower in sodium.
- Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than tomatoes.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1311.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +508.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +184.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1875% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +594.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +553.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +136.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +727.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +375% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1183.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +266.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +496.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +371.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +733.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 3.81mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 16.6µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.37mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 4.125mg | 22% |
| Folate | 15µg | 98µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 482mg | 21% |
| Starch | 0g | 43.02g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 146mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 3.89g | 49.94g | 15% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 7.28g | 13% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 237kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.114mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.268mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 0.4µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.102mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 237mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.391g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.296g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.69g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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.