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Tortilla vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tortilla and Salami

  • Tortilla has more Iron, and Folate, however, Salami has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for Sodium is 55% more.
  • Tortilla has 33 times more Folate than Salami. Tortilla has 98µg of Folate, while Salami has 3µg.
  • Tortilla is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
3
:
6
Salami
Salami
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +144.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +201%
Contains more Zinc +815.6%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +264.9%
Contains more Selenium +88.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +144.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +201%
Contains more Zinc +815.6%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +264.9%
Contains more Selenium +88.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
2
:
9
Salami
Salami
Contains more Folate +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +606.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +665%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.367
Tortilla
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%
Salami
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Folate +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +606.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +665%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.367

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
4
Salami
Salami
Contains more Carbs +1980.8%
Contains more Protein +200.1%
Contains more Fats +2626.3%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +149.2%
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Salami
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Carbs +1980.8%
Contains more Protein +200.1%
Contains more Fats +2626.3%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +149.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
2
Salami
Salami
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5914.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.8%
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5914.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
2
:
2
Salami
Salami
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Glucose +246.7%
Tortilla
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Salami
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Glucose +246.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Salami Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 2.4g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 21.85g Salami
Fats 0.95g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 49.94g 2.4g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 336kcal Salami
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 0.96g Salami
Fiber 2.4g 0g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 15mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 1.56mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 19mg
Phosphorus 146mg 191mg Salami
Potassium 105mg 316mg Salami
Sodium 482mg 1740mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.102mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.268mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 16.6µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.367mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 98µg 3µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 0.4µg 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.114mg Salami
Threonine 0.182mg 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.53mg 0.929mg Salami
Lysine 0.157mg 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.122mg 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.481mg Salami
Valine 0.326mg 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.165mg 0.359mg Salami
Cholesterol 89mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.586g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 9.316g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 2.529g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 1258mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.