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Tortilla vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tortilla and beef broiled

  • Tortilla has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, and fiber, while beef broiled has more zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Beef broiled's daily need coverage for zinc is 54% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in beef broiled is lower.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef broiled is 0, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more IronIron +46.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1871.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.5%

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.
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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +704.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +536.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +175%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1522.1%
Contains more WaterWater +45.1%

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3504.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 110%
Zinc 0.32mg 6.31mg 54%
Protein 7.28g 25.93g 37%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.046mg 27%
Saturated fat 0.296g 5.895g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.382mg 25%
Fats 0.95g 15.41g 22%
Folate 98µg 9µg 22%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Sodium 482mg 72mg 18%
Carbs 49.94g 0g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 6.668g 16%
Iron 3.81mg 2.6mg 15%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.012mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.658mg 10%
Selenium 16.6µg 21.5µg 9%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 5.378mg 8%
Phosphorus 146mg 198mg 7%
Potassium 105mg 318mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.176mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 18mg 5%
Copper 0.102mg 0.085mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.2µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.484g 1%
Calories 237kcal 250kcal 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 19mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 2.75g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Beef broiled
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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.599g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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.

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.