Tortilla vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tortillas and gingersnaps?
- Tortillas are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, calcium, vitamin B6, folate, and zinc, yet gingersnaps are higher in iron.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for selenium is 58% more.
- Tortillas have 4 times more fiber than gingersnaps. While tortillas have 9.8g of fiber, gingersnaps have only 2.2g.
- The amount of saturated fat in gingersnaps is lower.
We used Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Cookies, gingersnaps 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +249.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +316.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +625.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +311.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +218.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +80% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +127.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
76.9 g
Water:
5.3 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +468.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.6% |
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Fats
~9.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.992 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.451 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.372 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.555mg | 68% | |
| Selenium | 37µg | 5.1µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.2mg | 52% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 6.4mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 83mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 2.2g | 30% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 77mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.098mg | 16% |
| Folate | 138µg | 87µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.55mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 2.451g | 11% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 76.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 3.235mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 49mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 9.76g | 5.6g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 5.365g | 6% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 416kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.305mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 1.372g | 3% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 346mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Choline | 20mg | 8.8mg | 2% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 9.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 74.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 19.92g | N/A |
| Sodium | 512mg | 501mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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