Tortilla vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tortillas and avocadoes
- Tortillas have more selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, and folate; however, avocadoes have more vitamin K.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for selenium is 67% more.
- Tortillas have 73 times more sodium than avocadoes. Tortillas have 512mg of sodium, while avocadoes have 7mg.
- Tortillas have a higher glycemic index than avocadoes.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +193.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1933.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +378.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +565.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1128.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +179.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +388% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +438% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +181% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +142.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.1% |
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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| Selenium | 37µg | 0.4µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.067mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 52mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 0.55mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 12mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 7mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 1.738mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 9.799g | 17% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 2g | 16% |
| Folate | 138µg | 81µg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 21µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 29mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 2.126g | 13% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 8.53g | 12% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 6.7g | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.64mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.13mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 160kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 2.07mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 14.66g | 8% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 485mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 1.816g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.257mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 20mg | 14.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 0.66g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 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
45%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.