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Tortilla vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tortillas and angel food cake

  • Angel food cake contains less vitamin B1, selenium, fiber, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, and magnesium than tortillas.
  • Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 60% higher.
  • Angel food cake contains 40 times less saturated fat than tortillas. Tortillas contain 4.878g of saturated fat, while angel food cake contains 0.121g.
  • Tortillas have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortillas is 52, while the glycemic index of angel food cake is 67.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 42% 8.2% 20% 26% 1.9% 139% 98% 11% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +608.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +74.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.7%
Contains more IronIron +405.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +241%
Contains more ZincZinc +2642.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~324mg

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% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
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% 0% 0% 26% 113% 17% 12% 7.2% 7.5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +706.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +450.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +906.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +294.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1120%
Contains more OtherOther +93%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26%
Contains more WaterWater +10.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 34% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4212.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Angel food cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.102mg 60%
Selenium 37µg 7.3µg 54%
Fiber 9.8g 1.5g 33%
Iron 2.63mg 0.52mg 26%
Folate 138µg 35µg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 0.883mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.031mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.878g 0.121g 22%
Copper 0.266mg 0.078mg 21%
Zinc 1.92mg 0.07mg 17%
Magnesium 85mg 12mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.491mg 16%
Fats 9.76g 0.8g 14%
Sodium 512mg 749mg 10%
Calcium 244mg 140mg 10%
Protein 9.76g 5.9g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.062g 0.071g 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Potassium 262mg 93mg 5%
Manganese 0.085mg 4%
Carbs 45.89g 57.8g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 0.367g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 4%
Choline 20mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Calories 310kcal 258kcal 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Phosphorus 346mg 324mg 3%
Net carbs 36.09g 56.3g N/A
Sugar 2.44g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0.248mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.312mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0.481mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0.364mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.334mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0.354mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.131mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Angel food cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Tortilla
16%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.757g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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/174081/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.