Tortilla vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tortilla and spelt
- Tortilla has more folate, while spelt has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Spelt covers your daily need for manganese, 118% more than tortilla.
- Tortilla contains 60 times more sodium than spelt. While tortilla contains 482mg of sodium, spelt contains only 8mg.
- Tortilla has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of spelt is 63.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Spelt, uncooked.
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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 | +159.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +615.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +269.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +401% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +925% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1013.1% |
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 FolateFolate | +117.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +315.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +528.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +262.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +221.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +25.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +168.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +460% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +117.3% |
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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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.268mg | 2.983mg | 118% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.511mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 401mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10.7g | 33% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 136mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 3.28mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 8mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 1.068mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 6.843mg | 17% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 14.57g | 15% |
| Folate | 98µg | 45µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.23mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 11.7µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 388mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 4.44mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 70.19g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 1.258g | 6% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 338kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.79mg | 4% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 53.92g | 4% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 3.6µg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 2.43g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.364mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 0.406g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.445g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 6.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 0.065g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)