Tortilla vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Tortilla and Shortbread?
- Tortilla is richer than Shortbread in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Folate.
- Tortilla's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% more.
- Tortilla has 19 times more Calcium than Shortbread. While Tortilla has 244mg of Calcium, Shortbread has only 13mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Tortilla 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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| 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% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
5.37 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
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
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.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 310kcal | 514kcal |
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| Protein | 9.76g | 5.37g |
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| Fats | 9.76g | 26.22g |
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| Net carbs | 36.09g | 62.48g |
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| Carbs | 45.89g | 63.78g |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 244mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 262mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 2.63mg | 2.98mg |
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| Sugar | 2.44g | 21.65g |
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| Fiber | 9.8g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 512mg | 353mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 2.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.393mg |
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| Selenium | 37µg | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 3.275mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 11µg |
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| Folate | 138µg | 81µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.714g |
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| Choline | 20mg | 0.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.878g | 8.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.062g | 6.708g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 8.326g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.129mg |
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| Threonine | 0.312mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.353mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.37mg |
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| Methionine | 0.163mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg |
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| Valine | 0.444mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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.