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Tortilla vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tortilla and sardine

  • Tortilla has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, and fiber, while sardine has more selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and copper.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for selenium is 66% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sardine is 0, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more IronIron +30.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +148.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +445.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +278.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +217.5%

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.
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%
Sardine
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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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +362.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +973.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
~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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +238.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1105.3%
Contains more WaterWater +49.2%
Contains more OtherOther +131%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1991.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1216.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 16.6µg 52.7µg 66%
Phosphorus 146mg 490mg 49%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Protein 7.28g 24.62g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 5.148g 32%
Calcium 70mg 382mg 31%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.08mg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Folate 98µg 10µg 22%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Carbs 49.94g 0g 17%
Fats 0.95g 11.45g 16%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.04mg 12%
Iron 3.81mg 2.92mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.642mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.227mg 9%
Potassium 105mg 397mg 9%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.31mg 9%
Copper 0.102mg 0.186mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 3.869g 9%
Sodium 482mg 307mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.167mg 8%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.108mg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 5.245mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.296g 1.528g 6%
Magnesium 19mg 39mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.6µg 2%
Calories 237kcal 208kcal 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine 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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.