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Tortilla vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tortilla and multigrain bread

  • Multigrain bread contains less vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and fiber than tortilla.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 48% higher.
  • Multigrain bread contains 5 times less Saturated Fat than tortilla. Tortilla contains 4.878g of Saturated Fat, while multigrain bread contains 0.948g.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in multigrain bread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain).

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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 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +119.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~85mg
~equal in Potassium ~250mg
~equal in Iron ~2.72mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.85mg
~equal in Selenium ~35.8µg

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% 0.3% 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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +44%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.394mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.286mg
~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
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +112.2%
Contains more OtherOther +92.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.8%
~equal in Carbs ~47.11g
~equal in Water ~31.46g

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% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +270.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Multigrain bread Opinion
Calories 310kcal 288kcal Tortilla
Protein 9.76g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 9.76g 4.6g Tortilla
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Multigrain bread
Net carbs 36.09g 39.01g Multigrain bread
Carbs 45.89g 47.11g Multigrain bread
Magnesium 85mg 85mg
Calcium 244mg 111mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 250mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 2.72mg Multigrain bread
Sugar 2.44g 6.94g Tortilla
Fiber 9.8g 8.1g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.92mg 1.85mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 247mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 414mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.4mg Tortilla
Manganese 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 37µg 35.8µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.243mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.142mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 4.394mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.365mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 4.5µg 1.5µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 70µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg 28.8mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 4.878g 0.948g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 0.826g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 2.035g Multigrain bread
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.312mg 0.294mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.351mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg 0.604mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg 0.314mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.15mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.421mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg 0.432mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.215mg Tortilla
Fructose 2.67g Multigrain bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Multigrain 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
26%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.93g)
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 ($)

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
  2. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.