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Tortilla vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortilla and Banana bread

  • Tortilla is richer than Banana bread in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tortilla is 54% higher.
  • Tortilla contains 12 times more Calcium than Banana bread. Tortilla contains 244mg of Calcium, while Banana bread contains 21mg.

Food types used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine.

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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 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +507.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1061.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.5%
Contains more IronIron +87.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +448.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +496.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +205.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41%

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% 0.3% 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 5.7% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9760%
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
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127%
Contains more OtherOther +217.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19%
~equal in Fats ~10.5g
~equal in Water ~29.2g

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +215.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Banana bread Opinion
Calories 310kcal 326kcal Banana bread
Protein 9.76g 4.3g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 10.5g Banana bread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Net carbs 36.09g 53.5g Banana bread
Carbs 45.89g 54.6g Banana bread
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Tortilla
Magnesium 85mg 14mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 21mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 134mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 1.4mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.44g Banana bread
Fiber 9.8g 1.1g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.072mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.35mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 58mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 302mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 5IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 0µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.209mg Banana bread
Selenium 37µg 12.1µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.172mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.2mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 1.446mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.268mg Banana bread
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.15mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 33µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 2.237g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 4.48g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 3.13g Banana bread
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.053mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg 0.15mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.182mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg 0.327mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg 0.18mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.094mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.218mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg 0.209mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.113mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Banana bread
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
18%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.641g)
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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.