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Tortilla vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tortillas and irish soda bread?

  • Tortillas are richer than irish soda bread in vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, fiber, folate, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 44% more.
  • Tortillas have 4 times more saturated fat than irish soda bread. While tortillas have 4.878g of saturated fat, irish soda bread has only 1.111g.
  • The glycemic index of tortillas is lower.

We used Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe 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.
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 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +269.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +201.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +236.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.3%
~equal in Potassium ~266mg
~equal in Iron ~2.69mg

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% 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 2.7% 16% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.269mg

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
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.9%
Contains more FatsFats +95.2%
Contains more OtherOther +93%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22%
~equal in Water ~30.1g

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
24% 44% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Irish soda bread
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 Irish soda bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.298mg 44%
Selenium 37µg 16µg 38%
Phosphorus 346mg 114mg 33%
Fiber 9.8g 2.6g 29%
Folate 138µg 47µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.083mg 18%
Saturated fat 4.878g 1.111g 17%
Calcium 244mg 81mg 16%
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 2.405mg 15%
Manganese 0.355mg 15%
Copper 0.266mg 0.13mg 15%
Magnesium 85mg 23mg 15%
Zinc 1.92mg 0.57mg 12%
Fats 9.76g 5g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Protein 9.76g 6.6g 6%
Sodium 512mg 398mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Choline 20mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Carbs 45.89g 56g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.062g 1.999g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 1.478g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.269mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg 2%
Calories 310kcal 290kcal 1%
Iron 2.63mg 2.69mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 36.09g 53.4g N/A
Potassium 262mg 266mg 0%
Sugar 2.44g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0.436mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0.138mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.159mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Irish soda 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
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.767g)
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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.