Tortilla vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortilla and rice different?
- Tortilla is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, folate, fiber, and vitamin B2, while rice is higher in manganese.
- Tortilla covers your daily need for iron, 33% more than rice.
- Tortilla contains 482 times more sodium than rice. Tortilla contains 482mg of sodium, while rice contains 1mg.
Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +217.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +239.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +121.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +776.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +179.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +239.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +345.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +414.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.81mg | 1.2mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 1mg | 21% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 1.476mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.163mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 7.5µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 43mg | 15% |
| Folate | 98µg | 58µg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 2.69g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.472mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.013mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0.4g | 8% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 28.17g | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 130kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.069mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.076g | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 0.28g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 0.077g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.063mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.219g)
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.