Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Tortilla vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between tortilla and cream cheese

  • Tortilla has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, selenium, manganese, fiber, and copper; however, cream cheese is richer in vitamin B2.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 100% more than tortilla.
  • Tortilla contains less saturated fat.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of cream cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Cheese, cream.

Infographic

Tortilla vs Cream cheese infographic
Infographic link

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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more IronIron +3363.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2336.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.9%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4433%
Contains more FolateFolate +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +425%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +804.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3525.3%
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4714.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +279.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +12191.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.296g 20.213g 91%
Fats 0.95g 34.44g 52%
Iron 3.81mg 0.11mg 46%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 308µg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.023mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.091mg 25%
Folate 98µg 9µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 8.907g 22%
Starch 43.02g 0.35g 18%
Carbs 49.94g 5.52g 15%
Selenium 16.6µg 8.6µg 15%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.011mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 9%
Copper 0.102mg 0.018mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.23mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.517mg 7%
Sodium 482mg 314mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.483g 7%
Phosphorus 146mg 107mg 6%
Calories 237kcal 350kcal 6%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.86mg 4%
Calcium 70mg 97mg 3%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.5mg 2%
Protein 7.28g 6.15g 2%
Magnesium 19mg 9mg 2%
Potassium 105mg 132mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.1µg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 3.76g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.056mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Cream cheese
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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.917g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese 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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.