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.
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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
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% |
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Water
~38.55g
~equal in
Other
~1.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.391 g
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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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%

27%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%

28%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.