Tortilla vs. Bread, pita, whole-wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tortillas and bread, pita, whole-wheat?
- Tortillas are higher in vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin B3, yet bread, pita, whole-wheat is higher in selenium and iron.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 40% more.
- Tortillas have 33 times more saturated fat than bread, pita, whole-wheat. While tortillas have 4.878g of saturated fat, bread, pita, whole-wheat has only 0.147g.
We used Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Bread, pita, whole-wheat types in this article.
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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 | +23.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1526.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.9% |
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 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +261.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +221.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +294.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
1.71 g
Carbs:
55.89 g
Water:
30.6 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +470.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.8g
~equal in
Water
~30.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.992 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.147 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.247 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.747 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1139.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.74mg | 76% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.339mg | 40% |
| Folate | 138µg | 35µg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 180mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 15mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 0.147g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.831mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.08mg | 16% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 6.1g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 2.84mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 44µg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 1.71g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 0.247g | 7% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 3.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.265mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.52mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 69mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 1.4µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 170mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 55.89g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.29mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 0.747g | 2% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 262kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.61mg | 2% |
| Choline | 20mg | 26.5mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 527mg | 1% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 9.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 49.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 2.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
93%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread, pita, whole-wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread, pita, whole-wheat 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 minerals?
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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.