Tortilla vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tortilla and white bread
- Tortilla has more phosphorus; however, white bread has more vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B2, selenium, calcium, vitamin B5, and polyunsaturated fat.
- White bread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 14% more.
- White bread has a higher glycemic index than tortilla.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.5% |
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 KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +215.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250.5% |
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Carbs
~49.42g
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Water
~36.42g
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Other
~1.98g
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +223.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +309.7% |
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:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +15.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +41.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +946.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.533mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.536mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.243mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 22µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 1.602g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 98mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.536mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 144mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 4.78mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 3.33g | 4% |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 3.61mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 7.28g | 8.85g | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.43g | 3% |
| Folate | 98µg | 111µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 0.698g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.087mg | 2% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 37.17g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.599g | 1% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 266kcal | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 2.7g | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 126mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 49.42g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 490mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| 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 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 2.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)