Tortilla vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortilla and gingerbread different?
- Tortilla is higher in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron; however, gingerbread is richer in manganese, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for gingerbread is 19% higher.
- Tortilla contains 3 times more folate than gingerbread. While tortilla contains 98µg of folate, gingerbread contains only 33µg.
- Tortilla has less saturated fat.
- Tortilla has a lower glycemic index (52) than gingerbread (86).
Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +32.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +170.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +268.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +318.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +154.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +197% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.7% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1626.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.7% |
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Carbs
~49.2g
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3750.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +978.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 4.216g | 26% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 16.4g | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.683mg | 18% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 7.124g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 4.122g | 17% |
| Folate | 98µg | 33µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 1.738mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 54mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 70mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 2.88mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 105mg | 439mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.195mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 327mg | 7% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 3.9g | 7% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 356kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.162mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.375mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 16.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 49.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 70mg | 71mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.75g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.826g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.