Tortilla vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tortilla and avocadoes
- Tortilla has more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, avocadoes are richer in vitamin B5, fiber, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
- Tortilla covers your daily iron needs 41% more than avocadoes.
- Avocadoes have 69 times less sodium than tortilla. Tortilla has 482mg of sodium, while avocadoes have 7mg.
- Tortilla has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of avocadoes is 40.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +483.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +592.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4050% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +361.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +452.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +989.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +717.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +328.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +264% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +485.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1443.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5196.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +364.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +39009.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +266.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +146.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.81mg | 0.55mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 0.4µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.067mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 1.389mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 9.799g | 24% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 14.66g | 21% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 7mg | 21% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 0.11g | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 6.7g | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 21µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 1.738mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.257mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 8.53g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 52mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.07mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 485mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 2g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 1.816g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 2.126g | 8% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.142mg | 5% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 160kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 98µg | 81µg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 0.66g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 0.111g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | 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 lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 475mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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.