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Tortilla vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tortilla and Sesame chicken?

  • Tortilla is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Sesame chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
  • Tortilla has 12 times more Folate than Sesame chicken. Tortilla has 98µg of Folate, while Sesame chicken has 8µg.
  • Tortilla contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken types in this comparison.

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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 +483.3%
Contains more Iron +249.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains more Zinc +184.4%
Equal in Sodium - 482
Equal in Selenium - 16.7
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 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +249.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains more Zinc +184.4%
Equal in Sodium - 482
Equal in Selenium - 16.7

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 +825%
Contains more Folate +1125%
Contains more Vitamin E +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345%
Contains more Vitamin K +6675%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.96
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 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +825%
Contains more Folate +1125%
Contains more Vitamin E +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345%
Contains more Vitamin K +6675%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.96

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +85.8%
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Fats +1400%
Equal in Water - 42.8
Equal in Other - 1.74
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more Carbs +85.8%
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Fats +1400%
Equal in Water - 42.8
Equal in Other - 1.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1816.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1660.9%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1816.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1660.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +302.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5259.1%
Contains more Glucose +1353.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +302.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5259.1%
Contains more Glucose +1353.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Sesame chicken Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 26.18g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 0.95g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Carbs 49.94g 26.88g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 293kcal Sesame chicken
Starch 43.02g 10.7g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 2.75g 15.98g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 0.7g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 12mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 1.09mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 146mg 130mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 482mg
Zinc 0.32mg 0.91mg Sesame chicken
Copper 0.102mg 0.051mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.083mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.04mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 3.96mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Folate 98µg 8µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 0.4µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 59mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.045g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 2.41g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 6.885g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Sesame chicken
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
29%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (482 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.