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Tortilla vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tortilla and spinach raw

  • Tortilla has more selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B3; however, spinach raw has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 399% more.
  • Tortilla has 77 times more Saturated Fat than spinach raw. Tortilla has 4.878g of Saturated Fat, while spinach raw has 0.063g.
  • Spinach raw is lower in saturated Fat.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than spinach raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Spinach, raw.

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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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +606.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~79mg
~equal in Iron ~2.71mg

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% 0.3% 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 94% 563% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +955.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +571%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +187440%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10631.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~19.3mg

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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +241.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2402.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1164.2%
Contains more OtherOther +158.1%
Contains more WaterWater +203.2%

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30520%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +501.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Spinach raw Opinion
Calories 310kcal 23kcal Tortilla
Protein 9.76g 2.86g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 0.39g Tortilla
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg Spinach raw
Net carbs 36.09g 1.43g Tortilla
Carbs 45.89g 3.63g Tortilla
Magnesium 85mg 79mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 99mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 558mg Spinach raw
Iron 2.63mg 2.71mg Spinach raw
Sugar 2.44g 0.42g Spinach raw
Fiber 9.8g 2.2g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.13mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.53mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 49mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 79mg Spinach raw
Vitamin A 5IU 9377IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A 0µg 469µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 0.9mg 2.03mg Spinach raw
Manganese 0.897mg Spinach raw
Selenium 37µg 1µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.078mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.189mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 0.724mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.065mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.195mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 4.5µg 482.9µg Spinach raw
Folate 138µg 194µg Spinach raw
Choline 20mg 19.3mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 0.063g Spinach raw
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 0.01g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 0.165g Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.039mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg 0.122mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.147mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg 0.223mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg 0.174mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.053mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg 0.161mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.064mg Tortilla
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
168%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.815g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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.

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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.