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Tortilla vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tortilla and Mortadella

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Fiber, while Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11760% more than Tortilla.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tortilla is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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 +288.9%
Contains more Iron +172.1%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +793.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains more Zinc +556.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%
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 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +172.1%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +793.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains more Zinc +556.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%

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 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
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% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1537.4%
Contains more Protein +124.9%
Contains more Fats +2572.6%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Other +54.5%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +1537.4%
Contains more Protein +124.9%
Contains more Fats +2572.6%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Other +54.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6051.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +698%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6051.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +698%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 3.05g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 0.95g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 49.94g 3.05g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 0g Mortadella
Fiber 2.4g 0g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 18mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 1.4mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 97mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 163mg Mortadella
Sodium 482mg 1246mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.102mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.03mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.119mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 2.673mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.13mg Mortadella
Folate 98µg 3µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.182mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 0.53mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 0.157mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.122mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.326mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.165mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 9.51g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3.12g Mortadella
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Mortadella
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
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 764mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.214g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
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/168041/nutrients
  2. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.