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Tortilla vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tortilla and allspice

  • Tortilla has more selenium and vitamin B1; however, allspice has more manganese, fiber, calcium, copper, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for allspice is 116% higher.
  • Allspice has 6 times less selenium than tortilla. Tortilla has 16.6µg of selenium, while allspice has 2.7µg.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than allspice.

Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Spices, allspice, ground.

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +514.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +610.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +844.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +894.3%
Contains more IronIron +85.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +442.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +215.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +998.1%

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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 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 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.5%
Contains more WaterWater +372.3%
Contains more FatsFats +814.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
Contains more OtherOther +148.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +256.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +503.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Allspice DV% diff.
Manganese 0.268mg 2.943mg 116%
Fiber 2.4g 21.6g 77%
Calcium 70mg 661mg 59%
Copper 0.102mg 0.553mg 50%
Vitamin C 0mg 39.2mg 44%
Iron 3.81mg 7.06mg 41%
Magnesium 19mg 135mg 28%
Potassium 105mg 1044mg 28%
Selenium 16.6µg 2.7µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.101mg 22%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Sodium 482mg 77mg 18%
Folate 98µg 36µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 2.36g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.21mg 12%
Fats 0.95g 8.69g 12%
Saturated fat 0.296g 2.55g 10%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 2.86mg 8%
Carbs 49.94g 72.12g 7%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.01mg 6%
Phosphorus 146mg 113mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.063mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 3%
Protein 7.28g 6.09g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0.66g 1%
Calories 237kcal 263kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 50.52g N/A
Sugar 2.75g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 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
Tortilla Allspice
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
23%
Tortilla
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.254g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Allspice
Allspice is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.