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Tortilla vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortilla and Potato bread

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Potato bread has more Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Potato bread is 32% higher.
  • Potato bread has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Tortilla. Tortilla has 4.125mg of Vitamin B3, while Potato bread has 1.25mg.

Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Bread, potato.

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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 Iron +69.3%
Contains more Selenium +74.7%
Contains more Calcium +168.6%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.7%
Contains more Potassium +583.8%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Equal in Copper - 0.094
Equal in Manganese - 0.253
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +69.3%
Contains more Selenium +74.7%
Contains more Calcium +168.6%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.7%
Contains more Potassium +583.8%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Equal in Copper - 0.094
Equal in Manganese - 0.253

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230%
Contains more Vitamin E +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230%
Contains more Vitamin E +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +71.7%
Contains more Fats +229.5%
Contains more Other +100.5%
Equal in Carbs - 47.07
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +71.7%
Contains more Fats +229.5%
Contains more Other +100.5%
Equal in Carbs - 47.07

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 40.77g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 0.95g 3.13g Potato bread
Carbs 49.94g 47.07g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 266kcal Potato bread
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 9.38g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 70mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 3.81mg 2.25mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 146mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 105mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 482mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 0.32mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.102mg 0.094mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.253mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 9.5µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.188mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.106mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.25mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 98µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 0.4µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.182mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.44mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.122mg 0.112mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.285mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.305mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg 0.143mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortilla Potato bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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/168041/nutrients
  2. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.