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