Tortilla vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortillas and cheese sandwich different?
- Tortillas are richer in vitamin B1, fiber, selenium, folate, copper, vitamin B3, zinc, and magnesium, while cheese sandwich is higher in vitamin B2.
- Tortillas cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 39% more than cheese sandwich.
- Tortillas contain 3 times more fiber than cheese sandwich. Tortillas contain 9.8g of fiber, while cheese sandwich contains 3.1g.
- Tortillas are lower in sodium.
Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types were 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 | +57.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.4% |
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 | +129.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +115.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.8% |
| 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:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +842.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +156.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.8% |
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Protein
~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
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +238% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +824% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 9.166g | 54% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 47% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.358mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 3.1g | 27% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 25g | 23% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 24.3µg | 23% |
| Folate | 138µg | 64µg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 10.351g | 18% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 839mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.16mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.427mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.87mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 3.185mg | 10% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 497kcal | 9% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 54mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 382mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Choline | 20mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.261mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 58.2g | 4% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 204mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 4.129g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 306mg | 1% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 9.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 2.62mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.44g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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