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Tortilla vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortilla and Dough

  • Tortilla is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Dough is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Tortilla is 34% higher.
  • Tortilla contains 9 times more Saturated Fat than Dough. Tortilla contains 4.878g of Saturated Fat, while Dough contains 0.529g.

Food types used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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%
Dough
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +369.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.4%
Contains more IronIron +48.7%

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%
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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% 0.06% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +542.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.817mg
~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
Dough
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11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +303.3%
Contains more OtherOther +127.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.1%
~equal in Water ~33g

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
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30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +745.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Dough Opinion
Calories 310kcal 272kcal Tortilla
Protein 9.76g 10.75g Dough
Fats 9.76g 2.42g Tortilla
Net carbs 36.09g 49.68g Dough
Carbs 45.89g 51.88g Dough
Magnesium 85mg 32mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 52mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 117mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 3.91mg Dough
Sugar 2.44g 4.62g Tortilla
Fiber 9.8g 2.2g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.152mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 1.04mg Tortilla
Starch 44.23g Dough
Phosphorus 346mg 105mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 602mg Tortilla
Vitamin A 5IU 1IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.21mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 37µg 28.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.71mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 4.817mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.107mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0.7µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 123µg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0g 0.005g Tortilla
Choline 20mg 8mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 0.529g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 0.362g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 0.855g Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg Tortilla
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Dough
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
40%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.349g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.