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Tortilla vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tortilla and Fettuccine

  • Fettuccine has less Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Iron needs 40% more than Fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine contains 16 times less Folate than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 98µg of Folate, while Fettuccine contains 6µg.
  • Fettuccine has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +535%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +484%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -65.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +535%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +484%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -65.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +256.7%
Contains more Fats +184.2%
Contains more Water +88.2%
Equal in Other - 1.9
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +256.7%
Contains more Fats +184.2%
Contains more Water +88.2%
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +386.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.4
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +386.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 12g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 6.2g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 2.7g Fettuccine
Carbs 49.94g 14g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 99kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 1.3g Fettuccine
Fiber 2.4g 2g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 28mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 0.6mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 6mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 25mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 168mg Fettuccine
Sodium 482mg 166mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.32mg 0.1mg Tortilla
Copper 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.09mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.07mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.8mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.05mg Tortilla
Folate 98µg 6µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 14mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0.9g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.9g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.4g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortilla Fettuccine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.604g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

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/168041/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.