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Tortilla vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tortilla and dulce de Leche different?

  • Tortilla is richer in iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and folate, while dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need for iron, 46% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Tortilla contains 23 times more vitamin B1 than dulce de Leche. Tortilla contains 0.37mg of vitamin B1, while dulce de Leche contains 0.016mg.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in sodium.

Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Dulce de Leche 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.
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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +2141.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2450%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +514.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +258.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1864.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more FolateFolate +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.2mg

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% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +39.2%
Contains more FatsFats +673.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.8%
~equal in Protein ~6.84g
~equal in Other ~1.75g

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1058.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.375g

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
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +18886.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1033.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Iron 3.81mg 0.17mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.016mg 30%
Selenium 16.6µg 2.7µg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.21mg 24%
Folate 98µg 11µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.405mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.296g 4.534g 19%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Calcium 70mg 251mg 18%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Sodium 482mg 129mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.835mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 13%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.002mg 12%
Copper 0.102mg 0.004mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Fats 0.95g 7.35g 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 8%
Potassium 105mg 350mg 7%
Phosphorus 146mg 193mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 2.143g 5%
Calories 237kcal 315kcal 4%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.79mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.016mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Carbs 49.94g 55.35g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Protein 7.28g 6.84g 1%
Magnesium 19mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.2mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.375g 0%
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%
Fructose 0g 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.238g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.