Tortilla vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tortilla and brown rice
- Tortilla has more iron, folate, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, calcium, and phosphorus; however, brown rice is richer in manganese.
- Tortilla covers your daily iron needs 41% more than brown rice.
- Brown rice has 121 times less sodium than tortilla. Tortilla has 482mg of sodium, while brown rice has 4mg.
- Brown rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown rice is 66, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.
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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 | +2233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +580.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.4% |
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 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +988.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105% |
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:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +325% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.9% |
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Fats
~0.97g
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +99.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.366g
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:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +73.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~0.24g
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
~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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.81mg | 0.56mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.974mg | 31% |
| Folate | 98µg | 9µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 4mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 5.8µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.178mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 2.561mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 2.74g | 9% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 25.58g | 8% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 24.79g | 8% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 103mg | 6% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 123kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.71mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.069mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.6g | 3% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 105mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 0.97g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 0.24g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.369g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.366g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
32%
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 - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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