Tortilla vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tortilla and pound cake
- Tortilla has more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, fiber, manganese, and copper, while pound cake has more vitamin B2.
- Tortilla covers your daily need for iron, 29% more than pound cake.
- Tortilla contains 4 times more fiber than pound cake. While tortilla contains 2.4g of fiber, pound cake contains only 0.6g.
- The amount of saturated fat in tortilla is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +143.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +232% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.8% |
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 | +113.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +325% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1369.5% |
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Carbs
~53.64g
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1532.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +774.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +147.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +618.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +13845.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +400% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.81mg | 1.48mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 4.811g | 21% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 5µg | 21% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 13.96g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 3.419g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 1.615mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.173mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 15% | |
| Folate | 98µg | 42µg | 14% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Starch | 43.02g | 17.36g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0.6g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.042mg | 7% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.485mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 377mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 5g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 53.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)