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Tortilla vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tortillas and danish pastry

  • The amount of vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, calcium, copper, folate, vitamin B3, and magnesium in tortillas is higher than in danish pastry.
  • Tortillas cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 53% more than danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry has 10 times less fiber than tortillas. Tortillas have 9.8g of fiber, while danish pastry has 1g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +597.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.3%
Contains more IronIron +46.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +198.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.6%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +680%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg
~equal in Choline ~20.1mg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +196%
Contains more FatsFats +124.4%
~equal in Water ~31.4g

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +269.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Danish pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.19mg 53%
Fiber 9.8g 1g 35%
Phosphorus 346mg 108mg 34%
Selenium 37µg 18.9µg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.04mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 3.062g 11.313g 21%
Calcium 244mg 35mg 21%
Folate 138µg 60µg 20%
Copper 0.266mg 0.089mg 20%
Fats 9.76g 21.9g 19%
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 2mg 18%
Magnesium 85mg 15mg 17%
Manganese 0.351mg 15%
Zinc 1.92mg 0.7mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 2.575g 11%
Iron 2.63mg 1.8mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.878g 6.794g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 6%
Potassium 262mg 98mg 5%
Sodium 512mg 417mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.35mg 4%
Protein 9.76g 8g 4%
Calories 310kcal 374kcal 3%
Carbs 45.89g 37.2g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 6.9µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 36.09g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.44g 6.95g N/A
Choline 20mg 20.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.916g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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/174081/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.