Tortilla vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tortilla and egg whites?
- Tortilla is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, manganese, fiber, and copper, yet egg whites are higher in vitamin B2.
- Tortilla's daily need coverage for iron is 47% more.
- The amount of sodium in egg whites is lower.
- The glycemic index of egg whites is lower.
We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Egg, white, raw, fresh types 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 | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4662.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +343.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +966.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +873.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2336.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +9150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3828.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +285.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +458.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6741.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +214.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +3285.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +126.7% |
| 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.
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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 | 0.08mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.004mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 0.105mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.439mg | 25% |
| Folate | 98µg | 4µg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 15mg | 19% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 0.73g | 16% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 166mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.011mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0g | 10% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 52kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.023mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 10.9g | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 20µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.005mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0g | 3% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 163mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 1.1mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.661mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.07g | 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
23%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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.