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Tortilla vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tortillas and popovers

  • Tortillas are richer than popovers in phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B2, copper, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for tortillas is 35% higher.
  • Tortillas contain 8 times more calcium than popovers. Tortillas contain 244mg of calcium, while popovers contain 32mg.
  • Popovers contain less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Popovers, dry mix, enriched.

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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 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +662.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.5%
Contains more IronIron +12.9%
~equal in Selenium ~37.6µg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~145µg

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
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +127%
Contains more WaterWater +157.7%
Contains more OtherOther +70.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.7%
~equal in Protein ~10.4g

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Popovers DV% diff.
Fiber 9.8g 39%
Phosphorus 346mg 100mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.43mg 33%
Manganese 0.741mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.042mg 21%
Calcium 244mg 32mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.878g 0.983g 18%
Sodium 512mg 906mg 17%
Magnesium 85mg 25mg 14%
Copper 0.266mg 0.171mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.147mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 10%
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 3.378mg 9%
Zinc 1.92mg 0.88mg 9%
Carbs 45.89g 71g 8%
Fats 9.76g 4.3g 8%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Potassium 262mg 100mg 5%
Choline 20mg 4%
Iron 2.63mg 2.97mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.062g 1.984g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Calories 310kcal 371kcal 3%
Folate 138µg 145µg 2%
Protein 9.76g 10.4g 1%
Selenium 37µg 37.6µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 0.823g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 36.09g 71g N/A
Sugar 2.44g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.123mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0.747mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0.249mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.517mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0.458mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.229mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Popovers
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
28%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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 ($)
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/174081/nutrients
  2. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.