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Tortilla vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tortilla and cervelat

  • Tortilla has more folate, iron, vitamin B1, and fiber, while cervelat has more zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in tortilla is lower.
  • Cervelat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cervelat is 28, 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 Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +677.8%
Contains more IronIron +86.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.3%

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4800%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.31mg

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1399.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3103.2%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
Contains more OtherOther +93%

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% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6910.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +206.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 229%
Saturated fat 0.296g 11.51g 51%
Fats 0.95g 30.43g 45%
Sodium 482mg 1300mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 12.97g 32%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Folate 98µg 2µg 24%
Iron 3.81mg 2.04mg 22%
Zinc 0.32mg 2.56mg 20%
Protein 7.28g 17.45g 20%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.15mg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.33mg 17%
Carbs 49.94g 3.33g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.26mg 15%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Manganese 0.268mg 12%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Selenium 16.6µg 20.3µg 7%
Calories 237kcal 362kcal 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Calcium 70mg 9mg 6%
Phosphorus 146mg 111mg 5%
Copper 0.102mg 0.15mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.2g 5%
Potassium 105mg 260mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 4.31mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.3µg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 0.85g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.22mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Cervelat
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
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 818mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat 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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.