Tortilla vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tortilla and Omelette

Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese, while Omelette has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
Tortilla covers your daily need of Iron 29% more than Omelette.
Tortilla contains 64 times more Vitamin B3 than Omelette. While Tortilla contains 4.125mg of Vitamin B3, Omelette contains only 0.064mg.
The amount of Sodium in Omelette is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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

Omelette

Contains more Calcium +45.8%

Contains more Iron +157.4%

Contains more Magnesium +72.7%

Contains more Copper +61.9%

Contains more Manganese +1016.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +14.4%

Contains more Potassium +11.4%

Contains less Sodium -67.8%

Contains more Zinc +240.6%

Contains more Selenium +55.4%

Tortilla

Omelette

Contains more Calcium +45.8%

Contains more Iron +157.4%

Contains more Magnesium +72.7%

Contains more Copper +61.9%

Contains more Manganese +1016.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +14.4%

Contains more Potassium +11.4%

Contains less Sodium -67.8%

Contains more Zinc +240.6%

Contains more Selenium +55.4%

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

Omelette

Contains more Vitamin B1 +988.2%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +6345.3%

Contains more Folate +151.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +578.9%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +658.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +1025%

Tortilla

Omelette

Contains more Vitamin B1 +988.2%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +6345.3%

Contains more Folate +151.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +578.9%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +658.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +1025%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tortilla

Omelette

Contains more Carbs +7703.1%

Contains more Other +87%

Contains more Protein +45.2%

Contains more Fats +1127.4%

Contains more Water +90.5%

Tortilla

Protein: 7.28 g

Fats: 0.95 g

Carbs: 49.94 g

Water: 39.96 g

Other: 1.87 g

Omelette

Protein: 10.57 g

Fats: 11.66 g

Carbs: 0.64 g

Water: 76.13 g

Other: 1 g

Contains more Carbs +7703.1%

Contains more Other +87%

Contains more Protein +45.2%

Contains more Fats +1127.4%

Contains more Water +90.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tortilla

Omelette

Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2517.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +593.6%

Tortilla

Saturated Fat: 0.296 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g

Omelette

Saturated Fat: 3.319 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2517.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +593.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tortilla

Omelette

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +106.7%

Tortilla

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

Omelette

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0 g

Glucose: 0.31 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +106.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in vitamins
Rich in minerals	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	47.54g	0.64g
Protein	7.28g	10.57g
Fats	0.95g	11.66g
Carbs	49.94g	0.64g
Calories	237kcal	154kcal
Starch	43.02g
Sugar	2.75g	0.31g
Fiber	2.4g	0g
Calcium	70mg	48mg
Iron	3.81mg	1.48mg
Magnesium	19mg	11mg
Phosphorus	146mg	167mg
Potassium	105mg	117mg
Sodium	482mg	155mg
Zinc	0.32mg	1.09mg
Copper	0.102mg	0.063mg
Manganese	0.268mg	0.024mg
Selenium	16.6µg	25.8µg
Vitamin A		617IU
Vitamin A RAE		172µg
Vitamin E	0.19mg	1.29mg
Vitamin D		69IU
Vitamin D		1.7µg
Vitamin B1	0.37mg	0.034mg
Vitamin B2	0.114mg	0.386mg
Vitamin B3	4.125mg	0.064mg
Vitamin B5	0.17mg	1.289mg
Vitamin B6	0.06mg	0.143mg
Folate	98µg	39µg
Vitamin B12		0.76µg
Vitamin K	0.4µg	4.5µg
Tryptophan	0.06mg	0.14mg
Threonine	0.182mg	0.467mg
Isoleucine	0.286mg	0.565mg
Leucine	0.53mg	0.913mg
Lysine	0.157mg	0.767mg
Methionine	0.122mg	0.319mg
Phenylalanine	0.375mg	0.572mg
Valine	0.326mg	0.722mg
Histidine	0.165mg	0.26mg
Cholesterol		313mg
Trans Fat		0.709g
Saturated Fat	0.296g	3.319g
Omega-3 - DHA		0.049g
Omega-3 - DPA		0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.185g	4.843g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.391g	2.712g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0g	0.015g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.019g

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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%

38%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

48%

37%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.023g)

Which food is cheaper?

Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1)

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.

Tortilla vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Summary of differences between Tortilla and Omelette

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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