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Tortilla vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortilla and Corn nuts

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Corn nuts has more Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tortilla is 26% higher.
  • Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 +311.8%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Magnesium +473.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +172.4%
Contains more Zinc +487.5%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.7%
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 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Magnesium +473.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +172.4%
Contains more Zinc +487.5%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.7%

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 B3 +173.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.35
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 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2397.5%
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Fats +1405.3%
Contains more Carbs +43.6%
Contains more Other +81.8%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +2397.5%
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Fats +1405.3%
Contains more Carbs +43.6%
Contains more Other +81.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3878.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +723.5%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3878.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +723.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Corn nuts Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 63.3g Corn nuts
Protein 7.28g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 0.95g 14.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 49.94g 71.7g Corn nuts
Calories 237kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g Corn nuts
Fiber 2.4g 8.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 70mg 17mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 1.7mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 109mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 146mg 283mg Corn nuts
Potassium 105mg 286mg Corn nuts
Sodium 482mg 600mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.102mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Manganese 0.268mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.35mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.507mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.374mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Folate 98µg 0µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
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
Saturated Fat 0.296g 2.58g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3.22g Corn nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Corn nuts
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
20%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.284g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Corn nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.