Tortilla vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortilla and marinara sauce different?
- Tortilla is higher in iron, vitamin B1, selenium, folate, and phosphorus; however, marinara sauce is richer in vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tortilla is 38% higher.
- Tortilla contains 16 times more sodium than marinara sauce. While tortilla contains 482mg of sodium, marinara sauce contains only 30mg.
Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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 CalciumCalcium | +159.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +388.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +329.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1409.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +203.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
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 | +1441.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +653.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +188.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3375% |
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:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +416.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +519.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.7% |
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
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +103.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.81mg | 0.78mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.024mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 1.1µg | 28% |
| Folate | 98µg | 13µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 30mg | 20% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 34mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.4mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 8.06g | 14% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 1.41g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 13.9µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 51kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 319mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.137mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.061mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.508g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 1.48g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 3.917mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.377g | 0% |
| 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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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce 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 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.