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Tortilla vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tortilla and macadamia

  • Tortilla has more selenium and folate; however, macadamia has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for macadamia is 168% higher.
  • Macadamia has 96 times less sodium than tortilla. Tortilla has 482mg of sodium, while macadamia has 5mg.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than macadamia.

Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +361.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +584.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +641.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +306.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1441.4%
~equal in Iron ~3.69mg

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +345.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +358.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +261.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2838.2%
Contains more OtherOther +64%
Contains more FatsFats +7875.8%
~equal in Protein ~7.91g

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% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31725.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +284.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +3997.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +114.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1913.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 0.268mg 4.131mg 168%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 58.877g 147%
Fats 0.95g 75.77g 115%
Copper 0.102mg 0.756mg 73%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 1.195mg 69%
Saturated fat 0.296g 12.061g 53%
Magnesium 19mg 130mg 26%
Fiber 2.4g 8.6g 25%
Selenium 16.6µg 3.6µg 24%
Calories 237kcal 718kcal 24%
Folate 98µg 11µg 22%
Sodium 482mg 5mg 21%
Starch 43.02g 1.05g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.275mg 17%
Carbs 49.94g 13.82g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.758mg 12%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 2.473mg 10%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.3mg 9%
Potassium 105mg 368mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.502g 7%
Phosphorus 146mg 188mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.162mg 4%
Iron 3.81mg 3.69mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.54mg 2%
Calcium 70mg 85mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Protein 7.28g 7.91g 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 4.57g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.07g 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 Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
122%
Macadamia

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 - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.765g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.