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Tortilla vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortilla and Bread crumbs

  • Tortilla is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, yet Bread crumbs are richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bread crumbs is 28% higher.
  • Tortilla contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Bread crumbs. Tortilla contains 4.878g of Saturated Fat, while Bread crumbs contain 1.203g.

Food types used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain.

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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 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +97.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.8%
Contains more IronIron +83.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.255mg

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% 0% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +29%
Contains more CholineCholine +37%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +84.2%
Contains more WaterWater +363.1%
Contains more OtherOther +55.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.9%

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% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +199.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Bread crumbs Opinion
Calories 310kcal 395kcal Bread crumbs
Protein 9.76g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 9.76g 5.3g Tortilla
Net carbs 36.09g 67.48g Bread crumbs
Carbs 45.89g 71.98g Bread crumbs
Magnesium 85mg 43mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 183mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 196mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 4.83mg Bread crumbs
Sugar 2.44g 6.2g Tortilla
Fiber 9.8g 4.5g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.255mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 1.45mg Tortilla
Starch 59.66g Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 346mg 165mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 732mg Tortilla
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.08mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.919mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 37µg 25.2µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.403mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.121mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 4.5µg 6.6µg Bread crumbs
Folate 138µg 107µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg 14.6mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 1.203g Bread crumbs
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 1.023g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 2.06g Bread crumbs
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.312mg 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.671mg 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.37mg 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.163mg 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.444mg 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.255mg 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Fructose 2.46g Bread crumbs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Bread crumbs
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
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.