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Tortilla vs. Egg bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tortilla and egg bread

  • Tortilla has more phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, calcium, and selenium; however, egg bread has more choline.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 34% more.
  • Tortilla has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than egg bread. Tortilla has 0.312mg of Vitamin B6, while egg bread has 0.064mg.
  • Egg bread is lower in saturated Fat.
  • Egg bread has a higher glycemic index than tortilla.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Bread, egg.

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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 14% 28% 10% 114% 54% 22% 45% 50% 65% 164%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +347.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +143%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.9%
Contains more IronIron +15.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.8%

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% 13% 5.2% 12% 110% 101% 91% 17% 15% 13% 2.3% 79% 46%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4120%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +321.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.848mg

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
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more FatsFats +62.7%
Contains more OtherOther +122%
Contains more WaterWater +15.1%
~equal in Protein ~9.5g
~equal in Carbs ~47.8g

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
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.593 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.106 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +33%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Egg bread
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 Egg bread Opinion
Calories 310kcal 287kcal Tortilla
Protein 9.76g 9.5g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 6g Tortilla
Net carbs 36.09g 45.5g Egg bread
Carbs 45.89g 47.8g Egg bread
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Tortilla
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Egg bread
Magnesium 85mg 19mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 93mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 115mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 3.04mg Egg bread
Sugar 2.44g 1.78g Egg bread
Fiber 9.8g 2.3g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.162mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.79mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 106mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 380mg Egg bread
Vitamin A 5IU 211IU Egg bread
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg Egg bread
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.26mg Tortilla
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Egg bread
Manganese 0.5mg Egg bread
Selenium 37µg 30.1µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.438mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.436mg Egg bread
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 4.848mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.282mg Egg bread
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.064mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Egg bread
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0.9µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 105µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg 84.3mg Egg bread
Saturated Fat 4.878g 1.593g Egg bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 2.302g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 1.106g Egg bread
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.112mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg 0.306mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.394mg Egg bread
Leucine 0.671mg 0.692mg Egg bread
Lysine 0.37mg 0.311mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.189mg Egg bread
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.475mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg 0.443mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.21mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Egg bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.012g Egg bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Egg bread
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
39%
Egg bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
57%
Egg bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
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 lower in Sugar?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg bread
Egg bread contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.285g)
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. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/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.