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Tortilla vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tortilla and roe

  • Tortilla has more iron, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, roe is richer in vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Roe covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 64% more than tortilla.
  • Roe has 21 times less manganese than tortilla. Tortilla has 0.268mg of manganese, while roe has 0.013mg.
  • Roe contains less sodium.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of roe is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Roe
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more IronIron +394.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1961.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +252.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211.4%

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.
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%
Roe
Roe
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +732.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +578.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~92µg
~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
Roe
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2501%
Contains more ProteinProtein +293.1%
Contains more FatsFats +766.3%
Contains more WaterWater +46.7%
Contains more OtherOther +39%

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
Roe
Roe
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1050.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +770.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 481%
Cholesterol 479mg 160%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.949mg 64%
Selenium 16.6µg 51.7µg 64%
Phosphorus 146mg 515mg 53%
Protein 7.28g 28.62g 43%
Iron 3.81mg 0.77mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3.404g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 1.154mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Carbs 49.94g 1.92g 16%
Sodium 482mg 117mg 16%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 2.192mg 12%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.013mg 11%
Fats 0.95g 8.23g 11%
Vitamin A 91µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.185mg 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.28mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.277mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.296g 1.866g 7%
Potassium 105mg 283mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 2.129g 5%
Calcium 70mg 28mg 4%
Copper 0.102mg 0.128mg 3%
Folate 98µg 92µg 2%
Calories 237kcal 204kcal 2%
Magnesium 19mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 1.92g N/A
Sugar 2.75g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.
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.

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.