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Tortilla vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tortilla and Cheeseburger

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Cheeseburger has more Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 31% more.
  • Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 +40.6%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains more Zinc +678.1%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.1%
Equal in Sodium - 515
Equal in Copper - 0.111
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 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Iron +40.6%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains more Zinc +678.1%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.1%
Equal in Sodium - 515
Equal in Copper - 0.111

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 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +950%
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 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +78.2%
Contains more Protein +126.8%
Contains more Fats +1449.5%
Contains more Other +12.8%
Equal in Water - 38.63
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Carbs +78.2%
Contains more Protein +126.8%
Contains more Fats +1449.5%
Contains more Other +12.8%
Equal in Water - 38.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2825.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2825.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +116.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +415.2%
Contains more Glucose +1073.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +116.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +415.2%
Contains more Glucose +1073.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 26.03g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 0.95g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 49.94g 28.03g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 43.02g 19.87g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 2.75g 4.88g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 2g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 3.81mg 2.71mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 146mg 161mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 105mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 482mg 515mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.102mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.268mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 16.6µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.293mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 98µg 70µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 0.4µg 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.182mg 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 0.53mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.157mg 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.122mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.326mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.165mg 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.57g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 6.473g Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.658g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Cheeseburger
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
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.