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Tortilla vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tortillas and apple pie different?

  • Tortillas are higher than apple pie in vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, fiber, copper, vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, and iron.
  • Tortillas cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 57% more than apple pie.
  • Tortillas contain 35 times more folate than apple pie. Tortillas contain 138µg of folate, while apple pie contains 4µg.
  • Tortillas have a higher glycemic index (52) than apple pie (41).

Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour types were used in this article.

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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 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +303.1%
Contains more IronIron +117.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +478.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1341.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%

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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +514.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +332.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +721.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +413.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35%
Contains more OtherOther +393.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12.7%
Contains more WaterWater +73.1%

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
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Apple pie DV% diff.
Selenium 37µg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.134mg 57%
Phosphorus 346mg 24mg 46%
Folate 138µg 4µg 34%
Fiber 9.8g 1.6g 33%
Copper 0.266mg 0.046mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 1.123mg 23%
Calcium 244mg 11mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.038mg 21%
Magnesium 85mg 7mg 19%
Iron 2.63mg 1.21mg 18%
Zinc 1.92mg 0.16mg 16%
Protein 9.76g 1.9g 16%
Sodium 512mg 266mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.158mg 10%
Manganese 0.182mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 2.198g 8%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Potassium 262mg 65mg 6%
Saturated fat 4.878g 3.797g 5%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Choline 20mg 4%
Calories 310kcal 237kcal 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Carbs 45.89g 34g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.062g 4.388g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 2%
Fats 9.76g 11g 2%
Net carbs 36.09g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 2.44g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Apple pie
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
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

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?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.