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Tortilla vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tortillas and chocolate chip cookie

  • Tortillas have more vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, calcium, and vitamin B6; however, chocolate chip cookie is higher in copper.
  • Tortillas cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 53% more than chocolate chip cookie.
  • Tortillas have 6 times more calcium than chocolate chip cookie. While tortillas have 244mg of calcium, chocolate chip cookie has only 38mg.
  • Tortillas have less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +542.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +230.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.4%
~equal in Iron ~2.48mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +347.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.2%
Contains more WaterWater +428.9%
Contains more OtherOther +122%
Contains more FatsFats +191%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 34% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +169.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +357.8%

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 chip cookie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Chocolate chip cookie DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.184mg 53%
Selenium 37µg 11.2µg 47%
Saturated fat 4.878g 14.071g 42%
Fiber 9.8g 39%
Phosphorus 346mg 100mg 35%
Manganese 0.663mg 29%
Fats 9.76g 28.4g 29%
Folate 138µg 33µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 4.541g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 1.365mg 22%
Calcium 244mg 38mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.084mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 139µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 3.062g 8.241g 13%
Copper 0.266mg 0.386mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.177mg 9%
Calories 310kcal 488kcal 9%
Zinc 1.92mg 0.94mg 9%
Protein 9.76g 5.7g 8%
Sodium 512mg 341mg 7%
Magnesium 85mg 55mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Choline 20mg 4%
Carbs 45.89g 58.2g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Iron 2.63mg 2.48mg 2%
Potassium 262mg 221mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 36.09g 58.2g N/A
Sugar 2.44g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.123mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Chocolate chip cookie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Tortilla
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.193g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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/174081/nutrients
  2. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.