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Tortilla vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tortilla and caramel?

  • Tortilla is higher in iron, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, manganese, and fiber, yet caramel is higher in vitamin B2.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for iron is 46% more.
  • The amount of sodium in caramel is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tortilla is lower.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Candies, caramels types in this article.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more IronIron +2621.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2336.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +822.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.2%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +259.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2687.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2350%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.3%
Contains more WaterWater +370.1%
Contains more FatsFats +752.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.2%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +733.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +789.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Caramel DV% diff.
Iron 3.81mg 0.14mg 46%
Selenium 16.6µg 1.8µg 27%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.148mg 25%
Folate 98µg 4µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.103mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3.478g 21%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.256mg 11%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.011mg 11%
Fats 0.95g 8.1g 11%
Sodium 482mg 245mg 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Saturated fat 0.296g 2.476g 10%
Carbs 49.94g 77g 9%
Copper 0.102mg 0.018mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.62mg 9%
Calories 237kcal 382kcal 7%
Calcium 70mg 138mg 7%
Phosphorus 146mg 114mg 5%
Protein 7.28g 4.6g 5%
Potassium 105mg 214mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 1.542g 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.46mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.44mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.8µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 47.54g 77g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 2.75g 65.5g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.056mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.115mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.