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Tortilla vs. Oatmeal bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tortillas and oatmeal bread

  • Tortillas are richer than oatmeal bread in vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, selenium, folate, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tortillas is 35% higher.
  • Tortillas contain 7 times more saturated fat than oatmeal bread. Tortillas contain 4.878g of saturated fat, while oatmeal bread contains 0.703g.
  • Tortillas have a lower glycemic index than oatmeal bread.

Food types used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Bread, oatmeal.

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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 26% 20% 13% 101% 70% 28% 54% 58% 123% 134%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +129.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +269.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.7mg

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% 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% 1.7% 9.6% 0% 100% 55% 59% 20% 16% 3.8% 3.8% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~18.7mg

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
8% 4% 49% 37% 2%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 36.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.2%
Contains more FatsFats +121.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122%
Contains more WaterWater +21.7%
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g

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
18% 40% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.578 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.702 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Oatmeal 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 Oatmeal bread DV% diff.
Manganese 0.94mg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.399mg 35%
Phosphorus 346mg 126mg 31%
Selenium 37µg 24.6µg 23%
Fiber 9.8g 4g 23%
Saturated fat 4.878g 0.703g 19%
Folate 138µg 62µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.068mg 19%
Calcium 244mg 66mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 3.136mg 11%
Magnesium 85mg 37mg 11%
Fats 9.76g 4.4g 8%
Zinc 1.92mg 1.02mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 7%
Copper 0.266mg 0.209mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 1.702g 5%
Potassium 262mg 142mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.062g 1.578g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.24mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 1.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.48mg 3%
Sodium 512mg 447mg 3%
Protein 9.76g 8.4g 3%
Calories 310kcal 269kcal 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.03µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Iron 2.63mg 2.7mg 1%
Carbs 45.89g 48.5g 1%
Net carbs 36.09g 44.5g N/A
Sugar 2.44g 8.14g N/A
Choline 20mg 18.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.325mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0.608mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0.27mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0.152mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.414mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0.393mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.186mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortilla Oatmeal 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
25%
Oatmeal bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
63%
Oatmeal bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.175g)
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. Oatmeal bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172678/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.