Tortilla vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tortilla and chicken sandwich
- Tortilla has more iron, folate, and vitamin B1; however, chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
- Tortilla covers your daily iron needs 26% more than chicken sandwich.
- Chicken sandwich contains 2 times less folate than tortilla. Tortilla contains 98µg of folate, while chicken sandwich contains 47µg.
- Tortilla has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain, and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.
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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 | +20.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +108.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +605.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +538.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2025% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 1.77mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.383mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 7.72mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 1.2mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 3.177g | 19% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 16.28g | 18% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 11.19g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.41mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Folate | 98µg | 47µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.23mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 753mg | 12% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 16.5g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 4.481g | 11% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 20.89g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 2.123g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 8.5µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 19.9µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 185mg | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.4g | 4% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 245mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.219mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 250kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| 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 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 0.197g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | N/A |
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:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1077.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
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
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2322.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +712.5% |
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:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +160.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +224.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +422.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +426.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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