Tortilla vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tortillas and pound cake
- Pound cake has less selenium, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, copper, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and calcium.
- Tortillas cover your daily selenium needs 58% more than pound cake.
- Pound cake contains 16 times less fiber than tortillas. Tortillas contain 9.8g of fiber, while pound cake contains 0.6g.
Food varieties used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +962.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +419.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +533.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +346.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +640% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.4% |
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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +164.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +228% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +190.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.9% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +244.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.811g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.02g
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 | 5µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.173mg | 54% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 0.6g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 140mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.042mg | 25% |
| Folate | 138µg | 42µg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.036mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 1.615mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 47mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 8mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 3.419g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 1.48mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.43mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Protein | 9.76g | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Choline | 20mg | 65.6mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Sodium | 512mg | 377mg | 6% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 13.96g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 149mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 53.64g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 353kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 4.811g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 3.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
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.