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Tortilla vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tortilla and Cream cheese

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, and Copper, however, Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 100% more than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Cheese, cream.

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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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
6
:
4
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Iron +3363.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +2336.4%
Contains more Selenium +93%
Contains more Calcium +38.6%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +3363.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +2336.4%
Contains more Selenium +93%
Contains more Calcium +38.6%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%

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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
4
:
7
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4433%
Contains more Folate +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
Tortilla
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%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4433%
Contains more Folate +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
3
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +804.7%
Contains more Other +47.2%
Contains more Fats +3525.3%
Contains more Water +31.7%
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +804.7%
Contains more Other +47.2%
Contains more Fats +3525.3%
Contains more Water +31.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4714.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.3%
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4714.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
4
:
1
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Starch +12191.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Tortilla
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
Cream cheese
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +12191.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 5.52g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 6.15g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 49.94g 5.52g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 43.02g 0.35g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 3.76g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 0g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 3.81mg 0.11mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 9mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 107mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 132mg Cream cheese
Sodium 482mg 314mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.32mg 0.5mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.102mg 0.018mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.011mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 8.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.023mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.091mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.056mg Tortilla
Folate 98µg 9µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.182mg 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.53mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.157mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.122mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.291mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.165mg 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 20.213g Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Cream 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
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.917g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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.

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.