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Tortilla vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tortilla and Cheddar Cheese

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 93% more.
  • Tortilla has 70 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheddar Cheese. Tortilla has 4.125mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheddar Cheese has 0.059mg.
  • Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 Iron +2621.4%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +892.6%
Contains more Calcium +914.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.6%
Contains more Zinc +1037.5%
Contains more Selenium +71.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +2621.4%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +892.6%
Contains more Calcium +914.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.6%
Contains more Zinc +1037.5%
Contains more Selenium +71.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6891.5%
Contains more Folate +263%
Contains more Vitamin E +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.066
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6891.5%
Contains more Folate +263%
Contains more Vitamin E +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.066

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1516.2%
Contains more Protein +214.1%
Contains more Fats +3406.3%
Contains more Other +98.4%
Equal in Water - 37.02
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +1516.2%
Contains more Protein +214.1%
Contains more Fats +3406.3%
Contains more Other +98.4%
Equal in Water - 37.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4897.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.4%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4897.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +73.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +73.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 3.09g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 0.95g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 49.94g 3.09g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 2.4g 0g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 3.81mg 0.14mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 146mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 105mg 76mg Tortilla
Sodium 482mg 653mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.102mg 0.03mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.027mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.029mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.059mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 98µg 27µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.182mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.286mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.53mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.157mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.122mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.326mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.165mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.917g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 18.867g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortilla Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.571g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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/168041/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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