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Tortilla vs. Lavash (Armenian Bread) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tortillas and lavash (Armenian Bread)

  • Lavash (Armenian Bread) contains 24 times less saturated fat than tortillas. Tortillas contain 4.878g of saturated fat, while lavash (Armenian Bread) contains 0.2g.
  • The glycemic index of lavash (Armenian Bread) is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Lavash (Armenian Bread).

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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 19% 6.3% 11% 45% 110% 19% 213% 104% 65% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1061.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.6%
Contains more IronIron +119.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1750%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.4%

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 0% 0% 7.4% 0% 25% 9.2% 45% 0% 18% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +723%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +430.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 60% 27% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 60.3 g
Water: 27 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.2%
Contains more FatsFats +713.3%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.4%

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
25% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2962%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Lavash (Armenian Bread) DV% diff.
Selenium 37µg 2µg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.1mg 60%
Folate 138µg 26µg 28%
Fiber 9.8g 3.1g 27%
Manganese 0.5mg 22%
Calcium 244mg 21mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.878g 0.2g 21%
Phosphorus 346mg 496mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.04mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.08mg 18%
Iron 2.63mg 1.2mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 2.4mg 15%
Magnesium 85mg 27mg 14%
Fats 9.76g 1.2g 13%
Sodium 512mg 796mg 12%
Zinc 1.92mg 0.7mg 11%
Copper 0.266mg 0.33mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.062g 0.1g 7%
Carbs 45.89g 60.3g 5%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.37mg 4%
Potassium 262mg 125mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Choline 20mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 0.5g 3%
Protein 9.76g 8.7g 2%
Calories 310kcal 281kcal 1%
Net carbs 36.09g N/A
Sugar 2.44g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Lavash (Armenian 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
10%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
60%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.678g)
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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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/174081/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.