Tortilla vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tortillas and pizza
- Tortillas are richer in vitamin B1, selenium, fiber, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B2, yet pizza is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tortillas is 36% higher.
- Tortillas contain 4 times more fiber than pizza. Tortillas contain 9.8g of fiber, while pizza contains 2.3g.
Food types used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +254.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +290% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +48.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +48.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~9.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.465g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.39mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 19.9µg | 31% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 2.3g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 216mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.105mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.08mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 24mg | 15% |
| Folate | 138µg | 93µg | 11% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 69µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.195mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 3.825mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 188mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.34mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 1.681g | 5% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 33.33g | 4% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 598mg | 4% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 11.39g | 3% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 172mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 6.7µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 4.465g | 2% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 266kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 2.48mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Choline | 20mg | 16.4mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 2.608g | 1% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 9.69g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 3.58g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.664mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.355mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.