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Tortilla vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tortilla and American cheese?

  • Tortilla is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese, yet American cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 98% higher.
  • Tortilla has 54 times more Vitamin B3 than American cheese. Tortilla has 4.125mg of Vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
  • Tortilla contains less Sodium.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types in this comparison.

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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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
4
:
6
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Iron +504.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +553.7%
Contains more Calcium +1392.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +339%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +678.1%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +504.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +553.7%
Contains more Calcium +1392.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +339%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +678.1%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%

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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
4
:
7
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5327.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +1125%
Contains more Vitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5327.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +1125%
Contains more Vitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
2
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +1249.7%
Contains more Protein +149%
Contains more Fats +3246.3%
Contains more Other +262%
Equal in Water - 39.61
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +1249.7%
Contains more Protein +149%
Contains more Fats +3246.3%
Contains more Other +262%
Equal in Water - 39.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4351.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.9%
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4351.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
4
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Tortilla
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
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 3.7g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 0.95g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 49.94g 3.7g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 371kcal American cheese
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 2.26g American cheese
Fiber 2.4g 0g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 3.81mg 0.63mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 146mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 105mg 132mg American cheese
Sodium 482mg 1671mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.102mg 0.046mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.041mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.015mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.076mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.054mg Tortilla
Folate 98µg 8µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.182mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.53mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.157mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.122mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.326mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.165mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 1.144g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 18.057g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla American cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Tortilla
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 1189mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.761g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.