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Tortilla vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tortilla and french fries

  • Tortilla has more iron, selenium, folate, and vitamin B1, while french fries have more vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for iron is 38% higher.
  • French fries contain 18 times less selenium than tortilla. Tortilla contains 16.6µg of selenium, while french fries contain 0.9µg.
  • The amount of sodium in french fries is lower.
  • Tortilla has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of french fries is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more IronIron +370.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1744.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +451.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.247mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +778.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +520%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2700%
~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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1450.5%
~equal in Water ~38.55g
~equal in Other ~1.85g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3126.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1280.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla French fries DV% diff.
Iron 3.81mg 0.81mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 5.398g 33%
Selenium 16.6µg 0.9µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.372mg 24%
Fats 0.95g 14.73g 21%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Folate 98µg 30µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.17mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 5.969g 14%
Potassium 105mg 579mg 14%
Sodium 482mg 210mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.67mg 10%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 11.2µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.296g 2.336g 9%
Protein 7.28g 3.43g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.58mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 3.004mg 7%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Fiber 2.4g 3.8g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.039mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Calories 237kcal 312kcal 4%
Magnesium 19mg 35mg 4%
Phosphorus 146mg 125mg 3%
Carbs 49.94g 41.44g 3%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.5mg 2%
Copper 0.102mg 0.124mg 2%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.247mg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 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 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.