Tortilla vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tortilla and wheat gluten
- Tortilla has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and fiber; however, wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, and copper.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily selenium needs 42% more than tortilla.
- Wheat gluten has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of wheat gluten is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Vital wheat gluten.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +102.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +139.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +262.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +387.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +932.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.7% |
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
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +107.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.272g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 7.28g | 75.16g | 136% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 39.7µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Folate | 98µg | 0µg | 25% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 29mg | 20% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 5.2mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 260mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 13.79g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.182mg | 9% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 370kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0.6g | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 142mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.85mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.81g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 1.85g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Potassium | 105mg | 100mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 0.272g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.156g | 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?
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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%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)