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Tortilla vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tortilla and Margarine

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Phosphorus, however, Margarine is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Margarine covers your daily Vitamin K needs 77% more than Tortilla.
  • Margarine contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 +2233.3%
Contains more Iron +6250%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2820%
Contains more Potassium +483.3%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
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 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2233.3%
Contains more Iron +6250%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2820%
Contains more Potassium +483.3%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%

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 B1 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +9700%
Contains more Vitamin E +4636.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +23150%
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +9700%
Contains more Vitamin E +4636.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +23150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4450%
Contains more Carbs +7034.3%
Contains more Water +141.9%
Contains more Fats +8395.8%
Equal in Other - 1.91
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +4450%
Contains more Carbs +7034.3%
Contains more Water +141.9%
Contains more Fats +8395.8%
Equal in Other - 1.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20914.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6115.3%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20914.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6115.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 0.7g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 0.16g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 49.94g 0.7g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 717kcal Margarine
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 0g Margarine
Fiber 2.4g 0g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 3mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 3mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 5mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 18mg Tortilla
Sodium 482mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.32mg 0mg Tortilla
Copper 0.102mg 0mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 0µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0.19mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.01mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.037mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.023mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.009mg Tortilla
Folate 98µg 1µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 0.4µg 93µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 14.89g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 15.189g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.893g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.