Tortilla vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tortilla and barbecue chicken
- Tortilla has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese; however, barbecue chicken has more zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tortilla is 36% higher.
- Barbecue chicken has 54 times less manganese than tortilla. Tortilla has 0.268mg of manganese, while barbecue chicken has 0.005mg.
- Tortilla is lower in saturated fat.
- Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than barbecue chicken.
Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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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 | +337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +301.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5260% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +456.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.5% |
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 | +572.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1125% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +99.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +218.3% |
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:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41516.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +209.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1487.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.7% |
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
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3384.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +421.2% |
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:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +450% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +275% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 0.95mg | 36% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 22.51g | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.055mg | 26% |
| Folate | 98µg | 8µg | 23% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 15.08g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 20% | |
| Starch | 43.02g | 0g | 18% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 0.12g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 3.927g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 6.446g | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.78mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.005mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 2.038g | 11% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 218mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 22µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.191mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 5.732mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.227mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 335mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 255mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 226kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.011g | 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
23%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.631g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.