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Tortilla vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tortilla and marble cake

  • Tortilla has more iron, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese; however, marble cake is richer in phosphorus and monounsaturated fat.
  • Tortilla covers your daily iron needs 27% more than marble cake.
  • Marble cake has 6 times less selenium than tortilla. Tortilla has 16.6µg of selenium, while marble cake has 2.6µg.
  • Tortilla contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains more IronIron +135.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +538.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Calcium ~76mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.35mg
~equal in Sodium ~519mg

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1189%
Contains more FatsFats +1131.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.2%
Contains more OtherOther +23%

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
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2467.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +866.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Marble cake DV% diff.
Iron 3.81mg 1.62mg 27%
Selenium 16.6µg 2.6µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3.779g 23%
Phosphorus 146mg 275mg 18%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Fats 0.95g 11.7g 17%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.546mg 16%
Folate 98µg 36µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.181mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 4.75g 11%
Carbs 49.94g 79.5g 10%
Saturated fat 0.296g 2.45g 10%
Calories 237kcal 416kcal 9%
Protein 7.28g 3.4g 8%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.139mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.85mg 4%
Copper 0.102mg 0.135mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.025mg 3%
Fiber 2.4g 2.9g 2%
Sodium 482mg 519mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.8µg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Choline 4.5mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.13mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.096mg 1%
Potassium 105mg 123mg 1%
Calcium 70mg 76mg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 76.6g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 2.75g 35.71g N/A
Zinc 0.32mg 0.35mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Marble cake
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
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.154g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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.

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

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.