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Tortilla vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tortilla and Chicken sandwich

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Iron needs 26% more than Chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 2 times less Folate than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 98µg of Folate, while Chicken sandwich contains 47µg.
  • Tortilla has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Iron +115.3%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.4%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +90.6%
Contains more Selenium +19.9%
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 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Iron +115.3%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.4%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +90.6%
Contains more Selenium +19.9%

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 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1168.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2025%
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 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1168.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2025%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +139.1%
Contains more Protein +123.6%
Contains more Fats +1077.9%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Contains more Other +44.4%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +139.1%
Contains more Protein +123.6%
Contains more Fats +1077.9%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Contains more Other +44.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2322.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +712.5%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2322.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +712.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +160.7%
Contains more Maltose +224.7%
Contains more Sucrose +422.7%
Contains more Glucose +426.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +160.7%
Contains more Maltose +224.7%
Contains more Sucrose +422.7%
Contains more Glucose +426.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 19.49g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 0.95g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 49.94g 20.89g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 43.02g 16.5g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 2.75g 3.64g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 1.4g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 58mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 1.77mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 146mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 105mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 482mg 753mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 0.61mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.102mg 0.067mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.219mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.23mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 98µg 47µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 0.4µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 35mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.03g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 2.123g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Chicken sandwich
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
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.827g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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