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Tortilla vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortilla and Pork Meat

  • Tortilla has more Iron, and Folate, however, Pork Meat has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pork Meat is 52% higher.
  • Pork Meat is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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 +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +231.3%
Contains more Manganese +1961.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%
Contains more Potassium +301%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +656.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.111
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 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +231.3%
Contains more Manganese +1961.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%
Contains more Potassium +301%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +656.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.111

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 +137.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +495.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1131.7%
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 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +495.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1131.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +114.9%
Contains more Protein +259.5%
Contains more Fats +269.5%
Contains more Water +73.8%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +114.9%
Contains more Protein +259.5%
Contains more Fats +269.5%
Contains more Water +73.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +621.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.4%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +621.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Pork Meat Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 0g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 26.17g Pork Meat
Fats 0.95g 3.51g Pork Meat
Carbs 49.94g 0g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 143kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 0g Pork Meat
Fiber 2.4g 0g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 6mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 1.15mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 29mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 146mg 267mg Pork Meat
Potassium 105mg 421mg Pork Meat
Sodium 482mg 57mg Pork Meat
Zinc 0.32mg 2.42mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.102mg 0.111mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.268mg 0.013mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 38.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.08mg Tortilla
Vitamin D 10IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.387mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 7.432mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.739mg Pork Meat
Folate 98µg 0µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.57µg Pork Meat
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 0.182mg 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 0.286mg 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 0.53mg 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 0.157mg 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.122mg 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 0.326mg 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 0.165mg 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 73mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.033g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 1.198g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 1.334g Pork Meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.506g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.013g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Pork Meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.902g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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/168041/nutrients
  2. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.