Tortilla vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortillas and potato flour different?
- Tortillas are richer in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium, while potato flour is higher in vitamin B6 and potassium.
- Tortillas cover your daily need for selenium, 65% more than potato flour.
- Tortillas contain 54 times more saturated fat than potato flour. Tortillas contain 4.878g of saturated fat, while potato flour contains 0.09g.
Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Potato flour types were used in this article.
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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 | +30.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +275.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +255.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3263.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +282.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +261% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +452% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +97.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
Protein:
6.9 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
83.1 g
Water:
6.52 g
Other:
3.14 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2770.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +362.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.992 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.15 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38175% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +561.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37µg | 1.1µg | 65% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.228mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.769mg | 35% |
| Folate | 138µg | 25µg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 168mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 1001mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 0.09g | 22% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 55mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.051mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 65mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 1.38mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 5.9g | 16% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 0.34g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.313mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.54mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 83.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.474mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.197mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 0.008g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 3.507mg | 8% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 6.9g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 0.15g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20mg | 39.5mg | 4% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 357kcal | 2% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 77.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 3.52g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.788g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour 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 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.