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Tortilla vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tortilla and focaccia?

  • Tortilla is richer in iron, yet focaccia is richer in vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Focaccia's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 14% higher.
  • Tortilla has 2 times more calcium than focaccia. Tortilla has 70mg of calcium, while focaccia has 35mg.
  • Tortilla has a lower glycemic index than focaccia.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types in this comparison.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +20.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +315.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~114mg
~equal in Selenium ~15.9µg

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 0% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +647.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1325%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.5%
Contains more FatsFats +730.5%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2964.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Focaccia DV% diff.
Starch 43.02g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.301mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 5.67g 14%
Fats 0.95g 7.89g 11%
Folate 98µg 138µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.645mg 10%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.33mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.47mg 8%
Iron 3.81mg 3.16mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.42mg 8%
Carbs 49.94g 35.82g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.113mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.994g 4%
Calcium 70mg 35mg 4%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.364mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5.7µg 4%
Sodium 482mg 561mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.296g 0.877g 3%
Protein 7.28g 8.77g 3%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 3.67mg 3%
Phosphorus 146mg 128mg 3%
Fiber 2.4g 1.8g 2%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Calories 237kcal 249kcal 1%
Selenium 16.6µg 15.9µg 1%
Copper 0.102mg 0.091mg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 34.02g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 105mg 114mg 0%
Sugar 2.75g 1.75g N/A
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%
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 Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.581g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.