Tortilla vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tortilla and eggs
- Tortilla has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and folate; however, eggs have more copper, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 211% more.
- Tortilla has 64 times more vitamin B3 than eggs. Tortilla has 4.125mg of vitamin B3, while eggs have 0.064mg.
- Eggs are lower in sodium.
- Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than eggs.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +220.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +930.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1860.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.5% |
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 | +460.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6345.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +442.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +722.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4358.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1016.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2103.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +261.6% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.102mg | 2mg | 211% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 124% | |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 46% | |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 1.19mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.513mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 30.8µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 0.064mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.066mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 1.398mg | 25% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 17% | |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 1.12g | 16% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 124mg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 10.61g | 15% |
| Folate | 98µg | 44µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 3.267g | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.026mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 12.58g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 4.077g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.05mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 1.414g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 155kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 172mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 126mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | N/A | |
| 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
23%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.971g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg 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.