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Tortilla vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tortilla and Meatball

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Meatball is higher in Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Meatball covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 37% more than Tortilla.
  • Meatball contains 3 times less Folate than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 98µg of Folate, while Meatball contains 36µg.
  • Tortilla has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
3
:
7
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Iron +115.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.7%
Contains more Potassium +181.9%
Contains more Zinc +418.8%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.282
Equal in Selenium - 15.3
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +115.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.7%
Contains more Potassium +181.9%
Contains more Zinc +418.8%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.282
Equal in Selenium - 15.3

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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
3
:
8
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1950%
Tortilla
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
2
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Carbs +519.6%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Fats +2237.9%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +519.6%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Fats +2237.9%
Contains more Water +34.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4866.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +755.8%
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4866.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +755.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
2
:
5
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Starch +1812%
Contains more Maltose +777.8%
Contains more Sucrose +118.2%
Contains more Glucose +973.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Tortilla
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Meatball
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more Starch +1812%
Contains more Maltose +777.8%
Contains more Sucrose +118.2%
Contains more Glucose +973.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 5.76g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 0.95g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 49.94g 8.06g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 43.02g 2.25g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 2.75g 3.47g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 2.3g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 3.81mg 1.77mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 146mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 105mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 482mg 666mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.102mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.268mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 16.6µg 15.3µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.136mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 3.108mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 98µg 36µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0.4µg 8.2µg Meatball
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
Cholesterol 66mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.577g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 7.627g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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/168041/nutrients
  2. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.