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Tortilla vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tortilla and potato bread

  • Tortilla has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and selenium; however, potato bread has more phosphorus, potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for potato bread is 32% higher.
  • Potato bread has 3 times less vitamin B3 than tortilla. Tortilla has 4.125mg of vitamin B3, while potato bread has 1.25mg.

Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Bread, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more IronIron +69.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +583.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.094mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.253mg

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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.106mg

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.7%
Contains more FatsFats +229.5%
Contains more OtherOther +100.5%
~equal in Carbs ~47.07g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Potato bread DV% diff.
Phosphorus 146mg 369mg 32%
Iron 3.81mg 2.25mg 20%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.25mg 18%
Potassium 105mg 718mg 18%
Fiber 2.4g 6.3g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.188mg 15%
Selenium 16.6µg 9.5µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.232mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.817mg 13%
Calcium 70mg 188mg 12%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.44mg 10%
Protein 7.28g 12.5g 10%
Folate 98µg 126µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 6%
Sodium 482mg 375mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 6.8µg 5%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0g 3%
Fats 0.95g 3.13g 3%
Magnesium 19mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.47mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.296g 0g 1%
Calories 237kcal 266kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.106mg 1%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.253mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.102mg 0.094mg 1%
Carbs 49.94g 47.07g 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.75g 9.38g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.143mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
59%
Potato bread

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 - 6.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread 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.

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.