Tortilla vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tortillas and carrot cake?
- Tortillas are richer than carrot cake in vitamin B1, selenium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B3, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 46% more.
- Tortillas have 11 times more magnesium than carrot cake. While tortillas have 85mg of magnesium, carrot cake has only 8mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in carrot cake is lower.
- The glycemic index of carrot cake is lower.
We used Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix 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 | +962.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +432% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +860% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +294.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +106% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +737.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.6% |
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Fats
~9.8g
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
1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.702 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +273.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.265mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 14.9µg | 40% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 39% | |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.05mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.528mg | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 3.702g | 18% |
| Folate | 138µg | 67µg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 8mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.079mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 2.205mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.2mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 1.472g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 247mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 97µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 79.2g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 1.8mg | 10% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 5.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.17mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 172mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 415kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 20mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 262mg | 169mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 567mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 4.036g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 9.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 79.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)