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Tortilla vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tortilla and caviar

  • Tortilla has more vitamin B3; however, caviar is higher in iron, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B6.
  • Caviar covers your daily iron needs 101% more than tortilla.
  • Caviar contains 34 times less vitamin B3 than tortilla. Tortilla contains 4.125mg of vitamin B3, while caviar contains 0.12mg.
  • Tortilla has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of tortilla is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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%
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +436%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1478.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +292.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.4%
Contains more IronIron +211.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +294.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.11mg

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%
Caviar
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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% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3337.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +96%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +894.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +443.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1958.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Caviar
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1148.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +237.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1784.2%
Contains more WaterWater +18.9%
Contains more OtherOther +220.9%

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
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2403.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1793.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 833%
Cholesterol 588mg 196%
Iron 3.81mg 11.88mg 101%
Choline 490.9mg 89%
Selenium 16.6µg 65.5µg 89%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 3.5mg 67%
Magnesium 19mg 300mg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 7.405g 47%
Sodium 482mg 1500mg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.62mg 39%
Protein 7.28g 24.6g 35%
Vitamin A 271µg 30%
Phosphorus 146mg 356mg 30%
Fats 0.95g 17.9g 26%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.12mg 25%
Calcium 70mg 275mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.32mg 20%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Saturated fat 0.296g 4.06g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.19mg 15%
Carbs 49.94g 4g 15%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin D 117IU 15%
Folate 98µg 50µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 4.631g 11%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.89mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.05mg 9%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.95mg 6%
Potassium 105mg 181mg 2%
Calories 237kcal 264kcal 1%
Copper 0.102mg 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 4g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 1.071mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Caviar
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
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 1018mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.764g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.