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Tortilla vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tortilla and Potato salad?

  • Tortilla is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Manganese, yet Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 40% more.
  • Tortilla has 14 times more Folate than Potato salad. While Tortilla has 98µg of Folate, Potato salad has only 7µg.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Potato salad, home-prepared types 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 Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +486.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.8%
Contains more Manganese +165.3%
Contains more Selenium +304.9%
Contains more Potassium +141.9%
Contains more Copper +15.7%
Equal in Sodium - 529
Equal in Zinc - 0.31
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +486.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.8%
Contains more Manganese +165.3%
Contains more Selenium +304.9%
Contains more Potassium +141.9%
Contains more Copper +15.7%
Equal in Sodium - 529
Equal in Zinc - 0.31

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 +380.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363.5%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363.5%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +171.6%
Contains more Carbs +347.1%
Contains more Fats +763.2%
Contains more Water +90.2%
Equal in Other - 1.95
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +171.6%
Contains more Carbs +347.1%
Contains more Fats +763.2%
Contains more Water +90.2%
Equal in Other - 1.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1240.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +855.8%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1240.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +855.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 9.87g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 2.68g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 49.94g 11.17g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 143kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g Potato salad
Fiber 2.4g 1.3g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 19mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 0.65mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 52mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 482mg 529mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 0.31mg Tortilla
Copper 0.102mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.268mg 0.101mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 4.1µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.077mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.89mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 98µg 7µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.042mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg 0.116mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.141mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.202mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.122mg 0.066mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.135mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.172mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg 0.062mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 68mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 1.429g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3.737g Potato salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.133g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.