Tortilla vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tortillas and biscuits
- Biscuits contain less vitamin B1, fiber, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, copper, folate, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B3 than tortillas.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 39% higher.
- Biscuits contain 9 times less vitamin B6 than tortillas. Tortillas contain 0.312mg of vitamin B6, while biscuits contain 0.035mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +372.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +224.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +255.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +791.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67% |
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Carbs
~44.6g
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Water
~28.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +126.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +319.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.356mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 1.5g | 33% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 19.5µg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 164mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.035mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 4.163g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.082mg | 20% |
| Folate | 138µg | 61µg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 18mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.54mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 2.949mg | 12% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 16.3g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 6.93g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 9.76g | 7g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 262mg | 121mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 580mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 4.324g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 353kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 235mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 44.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.554g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)