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Tortilla vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tortilla and Crouton?

  • Tortilla is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc, yet Crouton is higher in Iron.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 33% more.
  • Tortilla has 12 times more Vitamin B6 than Crouton. While Tortilla has 0.312mg of Vitamin B6, Crouton has only 0.026mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Crouton is lower.

We used Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Croutons, plain types in this article.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +174.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.6%
Contains more IronIron +55.1%
~equal in Selenium ~37.5µg

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.272mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~132µg

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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +47.9%
Contains more WaterWater +448.2%
Contains more OtherOther +77.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.2%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.059g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Crouton Opinion
Calories 310kcal 407kcal Crouton
Protein 9.76g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 9.76g 6.6g Tortilla
Net carbs 36.09g 68.4g Crouton
Carbs 45.89g 73.5g Crouton
Magnesium 85mg 31mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 76mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 124mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 4.08mg Crouton
Sugar 2.44g Crouton
Fiber 9.8g 5.1g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.163mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.89mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 115mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 698mg Tortilla
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 37µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.623mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.272mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.026mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 132µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 3.059g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 1.273g Crouton
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.312mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.671mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.37mg 0.278mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.444mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.255mg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.368g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.