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Tortilla vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortilla and Biscuit

  • Biscuit contains less Vitamin B1, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 39% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 9 times less Vitamin B6 than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 0.312mg of Vitamin B6, while Biscuit contains 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.
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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~235mg

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 AVitamin A +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.31mg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more OtherOther +38.8%
Contains more FatsFats +67%
~equal in Carbs ~44.6g
~equal in Water ~28.9g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
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.
Tortilla Biscuit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Biscuit Opinion
Calories 310kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 9.76g 7g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 36.09g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 45.89g 44.6g Tortilla
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Tortilla
Magnesium 85mg 18mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 235mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 121mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.44g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 9.8g 1.5g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.082mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.54mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 164mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 580mg Tortilla
Vitamin A 5IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 37µg 19.5µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.356mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 2.949mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.035mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 61µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 4.324g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.087mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg 0.211mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.273mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg 0.514mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg 0.226mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.132mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.347mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg 0.313mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.161mg Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.554g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.