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Tortilla vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tortillas and shortbread?

  • Tortillas are richer than shortbread in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, calcium, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, and folate.
  • Tortillas' daily need coverage for selenium is 56% more.
  • Tortillas have 19 times more calcium than shortbread. While tortillas have 244mg of calcium, shortbread has only 13mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tortillas is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tortillas is lower.

We used Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +507.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1776.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +291.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +424.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +496.8%
Contains more IronIron +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +144.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.314mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.8%
Contains more WaterWater +737.5%
Contains more OtherOther +331.1%
Contains more FatsFats +168.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 34% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +119.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +739.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Shortbread DV% diff.
Selenium 37µg 6.2µg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 8.326g 49%
Phosphorus 346mg 66mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.353mg 39%
Fiber 9.8g 1.3g 34%
Fats 9.76g 26.22g 25%
Calcium 244mg 13mg 23%
Copper 0.266mg 0.09mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.071mg 19%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Magnesium 85mg 14mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Saturated fat 4.878g 8.105g 15%
Folate 138µg 81µg 14%
Zinc 1.92mg 0.49mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 3.275mg 10%
Calories 310kcal 514kcal 10%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 2.44mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.062g 6.708g 9%
Protein 9.76g 5.37g 9%
Sodium 512mg 353mg 7%
Carbs 45.89g 63.78g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 11µg 5%
Potassium 262mg 88mg 5%
Iron 2.63mg 2.98mg 4%
Choline 20mg 0.9mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.314mg 2%
Net carbs 36.09g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 2.44g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Shortbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Tortilla
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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/174081/nutrients
  2. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.