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Tortilla vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tortilla and Chinese cuisine?

  • Tortilla is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Phosphorus, yet Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 42% higher.
  • Tortilla has 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinese cuisine. Tortilla has 0.37mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinese cuisine has 0.033mg.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types in this comparison.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains more IronIron +243.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%

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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1021.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12725%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +585%
Contains more OtherOther +23.8%
Contains more FatsFats +457.9%
Contains more WaterWater +97.2%
~equal in Protein ~7.08g

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +557.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +444.8%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +2263.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +431.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +360%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Chinese cuisine Opinion
Calories 237kcal 105kcal Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 7.08g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 47.54g 5.79g Tortilla
Carbs 49.94g 7.29g Tortilla
Cholesterol 14mg Tortilla
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 22mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 3.81mg 1.11mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 2.4g 1.5g Tortilla
Copper 0.102mg 0.049mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 43.02g 1.82g Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 76mg Tortilla
Sodium 482mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.268mg 0.147mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 6.7µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.033mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.055mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.32mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 0.4µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 98µg 45µg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.058g Tortilla
Choline 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0.978g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.182mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.53mg 0.525mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.122mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.317mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.165mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Chinese cuisine
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
37%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.682g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.