Tortilla vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tortillas and saltine cracker
- Tortillas have more phosphorus, fiber, selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B6; however, saltine cracker has more iron and vitamin B2.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 64% more.
- Tortillas have 20 times more saturated fat than saltine cracker. Tortillas have 4.878g of saturated fat, while saltine cracker has 0.244g.
- Saltine cracker has a higher glycemic index than tortillas.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.
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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 | +226.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1009.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +206.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +193.5% |
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 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +267.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.6% |
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:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +510% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +786.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.3% |
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Protein
~10.5g
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
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2056.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.63mg | 7.72mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 113mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 2.7g | 28% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 21.4µg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.637mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.518mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.59mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 22mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 0.244g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.085mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 849mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 26mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.145mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 1.6g | 13% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 82.3g | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.94mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 0.142g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 5.714mg | 5% |
| Folate | 138µg | 124µg | 4% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 393kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 115mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 0.685g | 2% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 10.5g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 79.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 0.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4.9µg | 0% |
| Choline | 20mg | 19.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.634g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.