Tortilla vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortilla and cucumber different?
- Tortilla is richer in iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, manganese, and fiber, while cucumber is higher in vitamin K.
- Tortilla covers your daily need for iron, 44% more than cucumber.
- Tortilla contains 241 times more sodium than cucumber. Tortilla contains 482mg of sodium, while cucumber contains 2mg.
- Tortilla has a higher glycemic index (52) than cucumber (21).
Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Cucumber, with peel, raw types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1260.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +148.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +508.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +239.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1270.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4109.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1020% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +763.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1275.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +392.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +138.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1121.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +5083.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +633.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +23600% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +406.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.81mg | 0.28mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 0.3µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.027mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 0.098mg | 25% |
| Folate | 98µg | 7µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 2mg | 21% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 0.83g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 24mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 3.63g | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 16.4µg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 0.65g | 13% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 15kcal | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0.5g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.079mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.041mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.033mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.032g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.259mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.87g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 0.037g | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 0.11g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 105mg | 147mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.