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Tortilla vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tortilla and Cream of Wheat

  • Tortilla has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Fiber, however, Cream of Wheat is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Selenium needs 24% more than Cream of Wheat.
  • Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt.

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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 Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +711.1%
Contains more Potassium +425%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Copper +137.2%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +374.3%
Contains more Iron +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Equal in Calcium - 64
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 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +711.1%
Contains more Potassium +425%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Copper +137.2%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +374.3%
Contains more Iron +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Equal in Calcium - 64

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 E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.3%
Contains more Folate +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415%
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 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.3%
Contains more Folate +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +295.7%
Contains more Fats +295.8%
Contains more Carbs +281.8%
Contains more Other +325%
Contains more Water +111.2%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +295.7%
Contains more Fats +295.8%
Contains more Carbs +281.8%
Contains more Other +325%
Contains more Water +111.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +460.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +460.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +214.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +214.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 12.48g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 1.84g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 0.24g Tortilla
Carbs 49.94g 13.08g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 62kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 2.4g 0.6g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 64mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 19mg 6mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 18mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 20mg Tortilla
Sodium 482mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.32mg 0.17mg Tortilla
Copper 0.102mg 0.043mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 3.5µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.02mg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.232mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 3.093mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.082mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 98µg 62µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.025mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg 0.058mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.08mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.139mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg 0.047mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg 0.034mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.099mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.089mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg 0.042mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.033g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.134g Tortilla
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 Cream of Wheat
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.258g)
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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.