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Tortilla vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tortilla and agave nectar

  • Tortilla has more iron, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and folate; however, agave nectar is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
  • Tortilla covers your daily iron needs 47% more than agave nectar.
  • Agave nectar contains 146 times less phosphorus than tortilla. Tortilla contains 146mg of phosphorus, while agave nectar contains 1mg.
  • Agave nectar has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of tortilla is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2525%
Contains more IronIron +4133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1033.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5260%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +876.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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%
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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +498.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5525%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7988.9%
Contains more FatsFats +111.1%
Contains more WaterWater +74.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1146.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
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
18% 82%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 12.43 g
Fructose: 55.6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +8186.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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.
Tortilla Agave nectar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Agave nectar DV% diff.
Fructose 0g 55.6g 70%
Iron 3.81mg 0.09mg 47%
Selenium 16.6µg 1.7µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.122mg 21%
Sodium 482mg 4mg 21%
Phosphorus 146mg 1mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.689mg 21%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 22.5µg 18%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Folate 98µg 30µg 17%
Protein 7.28g 0.09g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.234mg 13%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.005mg 11%
Copper 0.102mg 0.009mg 10%
Carbs 49.94g 76.37g 9%
Fiber 2.4g 0.2g 9%
Calcium 70mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.98mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.165mg 4%
Calories 237kcal 310kcal 4%
Magnesium 19mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 3%
Potassium 105mg 4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0g 3%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.01mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 8µg 1%
Fats 0.95g 0.45g 1%
Saturated fat 0.296g 0g 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 68.03g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Agave nectar
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
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.