Tortilla vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortillas and cheese crackers different?
- Tortillas are higher in selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, cheese crackers are richer in iron and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for tortillas is 43% higher.
- Tortillas contain 4 times more fiber than cheese crackers. While tortillas contain 9.8g of fiber, cheese crackers contain only 2.3g.
- Tortillas have less sodium.
Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Crackers, cheese, regular are the varieties used 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 | +240% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +174.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +129.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +143.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +108.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.1% |
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:
10.93 g
Fats:
22.74 g
Carbs:
59.42 g
Water:
3.55 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +749.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.5% |
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
5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.09 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +917.1% |
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Saturated fat
~5.288g
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 10.09g | 61% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 13.5µg | 43% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 2.3g | 30% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 4.88mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.562mg | 24% | |
| Starch | 52.56g | 22% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.562mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 200mg | 21% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 22.74g | 20% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 973mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.125mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 25mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 136mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.17mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 2.19mg | 9% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 489kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.472mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 6.113mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.19mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 5.744g | 7% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 59.42g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.338mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 9.4µg | 4% |
| Folate | 138µg | 152µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 156mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Choline | 20mg | 8.7mg | 2% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 10.93g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 5.288g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 57.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 4.53g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.542g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.744mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.37g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.715g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.25g | N/A |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)