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Tortilla vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortilla and Gingerbread

  • Gingerbread contains less Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 53% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 6 times less Phosphorus than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 346mg of Phosphorus, while Gingerbread contains 54mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +243.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +392.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +540.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.88mg

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 0.33% 2.9% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +860%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.3%
Contains more OtherOther +77.6%
Contains more FatsFats +68%
~equal in Carbs ~49.2g
~equal in Water ~28g

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +132.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Gingerbread Opinion
Calories 310kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Protein 9.76g 3.9g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 16.4g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Net carbs 36.09g 49.2g Gingerbread
Carbs 45.89g 49.2g Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Tortilla
Magnesium 85mg 70mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 71mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 439mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.63mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Sugar 2.44g Gingerbread
Fiber 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.195mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.39mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 54mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 327mg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 5IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 37µg 16.3µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.162mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 1.738mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 33µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 4.122g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 4.216g Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.047mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg 0.124mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.151mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg 0.279mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg 0.131mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.08mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.195mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg 0.173mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.087mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.756g)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.