Tortilla vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tortilla and American cheese?
- Tortilla is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese, yet American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 98% higher.
- Tortilla has 54 times more vitamin B3 than American cheese. Tortilla has 4.125mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
- Tortilla contains less sodium.
- American cheese has a lower glycemic index than tortilla.
We used Tortilla, includes plain, and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 IronIron | +504.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +553.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1392.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +678.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +339% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +2366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5327.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1125% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +550% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 70mg | 1045mg | 98% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 18.057g | 81% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 641mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 482mg | 1671mg | 52% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 31.79g | 47% |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 0.63mg | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.015mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 0.076mg | 25% |
| Folate | 98µg | 8µg | 23% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 18.13g | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 2.49mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 8.236g | 20% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 3.7g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.041mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.234mg | 9% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 371kcal | 7% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 20.2µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 1.286g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.403mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 0.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1249.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +149% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3246.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +262% |
~equal in
Water
~39.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.391 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4351.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +228.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
43.02 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
0.15 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.37 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0g