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Tortilla vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tortilla and Dinner rolls?

  • Tortilla is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Magnesium, and Folate, yet Dinner rolls are higher in Iron.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 32% more.
  • Tortilla has 5 times more Fiber than Dinner rolls. While Tortilla has 9.8g of Fiber, Dinner rolls have only 2g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dinner rolls are lower.

We used Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) 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 19% 53% 12% 140% 45% 27% 52% 61% 76% 146%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +226.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +97%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +183.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.1%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
~equal in Sodium ~467mg

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 0.67% 0.3% 5.6% 0% 132% 86% 101% 27% 22% 16% 27% 76% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +135.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~5IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
Contains more FatsFats +50.9%
Contains more OtherOther +102.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.4%
~equal in Water ~28.44g

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
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.509 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +152.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Dinner rolls
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Dinner rolls Opinion
Calories 310kcal 310kcal
Protein 9.76g 10.86g Dinner rolls
Fats 9.76g 6.47g Tortilla
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Dinner rolls
Net carbs 36.09g 50.04g Dinner rolls
Carbs 45.89g 52.04g Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Tortilla
Magnesium 85mg 26mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 178mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 139mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 3.72mg Dinner rolls
Sugar 2.44g 5.55g Tortilla
Fiber 9.8g 2g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.135mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.99mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 122mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 467mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 5IU 5IU
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.28mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.582mg Dinner rolls
Selenium 37µg 26.8µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.526mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.374mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 5.367mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.097mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin K 4.5µg 10.6µg Dinner rolls
Folate 138µg 101µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg 14.6mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 1.375g Dinner rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 1.881g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 2.509g Dinner rolls
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.081mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.337mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg 0.729mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.37mg 0.233mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.145mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.506mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.444mg 0.401mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.222mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.224g Dinner rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Dinner rolls
Low Calories diet Equal
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
39%
Dinner rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
63%
Dinner rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.503g)
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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.