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Tortilla vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortilla and Cracker

  • Tortilla is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, yet Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tortilla is 55% higher.
  • Tortilla contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Cracker. Tortilla contains 0.312mg of Vitamin B6, while Cracker contains 0.063mg.

Food types used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +372.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +291.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +452.2%
Contains more IronIron +53.2%

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% 0.3% 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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1440%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47%
Contains more WaterWater +860.2%
Contains more OtherOther +78.3%
Contains more FatsFats +170.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.6%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +114%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1224.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Cracker Opinion
Calories 310kcal 510kcal Cracker
Protein 9.76g 6.64g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 26.43g Cracker
Net carbs 36.09g 59g Cracker
Carbs 45.89g 61.3g Cracker
Magnesium 85mg 18mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 120mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 118mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 4.03mg Cracker
Sugar 2.44g 8.18g Tortilla
Fiber 9.8g 2.3g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.104mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.49mg Tortilla
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Phosphorus 346mg 248mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 726mg Tortilla
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.9mg 3.03mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 37µg 6.7µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.416mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 4.352mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.063mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 4.5µg 69.3µg Cracker
Folate 138µg 92µg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0g 1.076g Tortilla
Choline 20mg 9.6mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 5.562g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 13.137g Cracker
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.084mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg 0.193mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.246mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg 0.471mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg 0.103mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.112mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.331mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg 0.294mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.145mg Tortilla
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Cracker
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
49%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.684g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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/174081/nutrients
  2. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.