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Tortilla vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tortilla and Chocolate

  • Tortilla has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 103% more than Tortilla.
  • Chocolate contains 20 times less Sodium than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 482mg of Sodium, while Chocolate contains 24mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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
2
:
8
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Selenium +453.3%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +668.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Potassium +432.4%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +528.1%
Contains more Copper +907.8%
Contains more Manganese +429.5%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Selenium +453.3%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +668.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Potassium +432.4%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +528.1%
Contains more Copper +907.8%
Contains more Manganese +429.5%

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
6
:
5
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +469%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1925%
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%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +469%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1925%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
3
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Water +4019.6%
Contains more Fats +3192.6%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Equal in Other - 1.7
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
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Water +4019.6%
Contains more Fats +3192.6%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5056.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.3%
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5056.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
3
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +20922.7%
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
Chocolate
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +20922.7%
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 Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 7.28g 4.88g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 49.94g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 237kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 47.9g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 70mg 56mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 19mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 146mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 105mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 482mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.32mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.102mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.268mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 16.6µg 3µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.025mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.05mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.725mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.042mg Tortilla
Folate 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 0.4µg 8.1µg Chocolate
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 8mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.112g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 18.519g Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.223g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.