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Tortilla vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tortilla and cream cracker

  • Tortilla has more selenium and phosphorus; however, cream cracker has more iron, manganese, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cream cracker is 45% higher.
  • Cream cracker has 2 times less selenium than tortilla. Tortilla has 16.6µg of selenium, while cream cracker has 9.5µg.
  • Tortilla is lower in sodium.
  • Cream cracker has a higher glycemic index than tortilla.

Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more IronIron +93.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg

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% 0% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +736.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4375%
Contains more FolateFolate +52%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.065mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +798%
Contains more FatsFats +2044.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.3%
Contains more OtherOther +93.6%
~equal in Protein ~7.01g

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5643.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +526.6%

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
85% 10% 2%
Starch: 51.87 g
Sucrose: 6.22 g
Glucose: 0.92 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.27 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +86.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +20.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2727.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +513.3%
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 Cream cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Cream cracker DV% diff.
Iron 3.81mg 7.38mg 45%
Fats 0.95g 20.37g 30%
Sodium 482mg 1148mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 10.625g 26%
Saturated fat 0.296g 5.362g 23%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.778mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.46µg 19%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 17.9µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 2.45g 14%
Selenium 16.6µg 9.5µg 13%
Folate 98µg 149µg 13%
Calories 237kcal 484kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.24mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.59mg 9%
Phosphorus 146mg 98mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.298mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.462mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 5.08mg 6%
Carbs 49.94g 64.55g 5%
Starch 43.02g 51.87g 4%
Calcium 70mg 26mg 4%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.66mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 25mg 1%
Copper 0.102mg 0.111mg 1%
Protein 7.28g 7.01g 1%
Fructose 0g 0.95g 1%
Potassium 105mg 129mg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 62.15g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 9.37g N/A
Fiber 2.4g 2.4g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.065mg 0%
Trans fat 3.969g 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 - ALA 0.019g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Cream cracker
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
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 666mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.