Tortilla vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tortillas and wheat Bread
- Tortillas have more vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, folate, vitamin B6, calcium, and copper; however, wheat Bread is richer in iron and vitamin B3.
- Tortillas cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 32% more than wheat Bread.
- Wheat Bread has 5 times less saturated fat than tortillas. Tortillas have 4.878g of saturated fat, while wheat Bread has 0.989g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Bread, wheat, toasted.
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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 | +44.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.5% |
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 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.5% |
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:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +128.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.5% |
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
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.4% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.377mg | 60% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.439mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 188mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 4.7g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 4.09mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 0.989g | 18% |
| Folate | 138µg | 86µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.153mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 6.25mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.198mg | 8% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 4.27g | 8% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 165mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 33.4µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.382mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 12.96g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 1.019g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 1.72g | 5% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 601mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.24mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.47mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 55.77g | 3% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 5.7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 313kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 51.07g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 6.42g | N/A |
| Choline | 20mg | 22.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | N/A |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.889g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.