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Tortilla vs. Hot sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortilla and Hot sauce

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Fiber, while Hot sauce has more Vitamin C.
  • Hot sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 94% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tortilla is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot.

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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 +775%
Contains more Iron +693.8%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +1227.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +190.9%
Contains more Copper +264.3%
Contains more Manganese +446.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
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 3% 18% 4% 5% 13% 345% 3% 10% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Iron +693.8%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +1227.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +190.9%
Contains more Copper +264.3%
Contains more Manganese +446.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%

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 E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +927.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1524%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
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 10% 3% 0% 250% 9% 19% 5% 7% 37% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +927.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1524%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1327.5%
Contains more Fats +156.8%
Contains more Carbs +2753.7%
Contains more Water +125.2%
Contains more Other +295.2%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
2% 90% 7%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 1.75 g
Water: 89.98 g
Other: 7.39 g
Contains more Protein +1327.5%
Contains more Fats +156.8%
Contains more Carbs +2753.7%
Contains more Water +125.2%
Contains more Other +295.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +516.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +516.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Hot sauce Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 1.45g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 0.51g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 0.37g Tortilla
Carbs 49.94g 1.75g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 11kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 1.26g Hot sauce
Fiber 2.4g 0.3g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 8mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 0.48mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 5mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 11mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 144mg Hot sauce
Sodium 482mg 2643mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 0.11mg Tortilla
Copper 0.102mg 0.028mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.049mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 0µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 162IU Hot sauce
Vitamin A RAE 8µg Hot sauce
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 0mg 74.8mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.036mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.082mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.254mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.11mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.157mg Hot sauce
Folate 98µg 6µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.4µg Hot sauce
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.007mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg 0.019mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.017mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.027mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg 0.023mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg 0.006mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.016mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.022mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg 0.01mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0.052g Hot sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.03g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.196g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Hot sauce
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
29%
Hot sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
40%
Hot sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 2161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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/168041/nutrients
  2. Hot sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174527/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.