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Tortilla vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tortilla and Spread?

  • Tortilla is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Manganese, yet Spread is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 38% higher.
  • Tortilla has 49 times more Folate than Spread. Tortilla has 98µg of Folate, while Spread has 2µg.
  • Tortilla contains less Sodium.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 +382.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Manganese +930.8%
Contains more Selenium +71.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Equal in Potassium - 110
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% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +382.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Manganese +930.8%
Contains more Selenium +71.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Equal in Potassium - 110

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.4%
Contains more Folate +4800%
Contains more Vitamin E +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
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 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.4%
Contains more Folate +4800%
Contains more Vitamin E +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +318.3%
Contains more Fats +1725.3%
Contains more Water +50.9%
Contains more Other +48.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.66
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Carbs +318.3%
Contains more Fats +1725.3%
Contains more Water +50.9%
Contains more Other +48.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3999.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +556%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3999.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +556%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Spread Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 11.74g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 7.66g Spread
Fats 0.95g 17.34g Spread
Carbs 49.94g 11.94g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 235kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 0g Spread
Fiber 2.4g 0.2g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 12mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 0.79mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 8mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 59mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 110mg Spread
Sodium 482mg 1013mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 1.02mg Spread
Copper 0.102mg 0.13mg Spread
Manganese 0.268mg 0.026mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 9.7µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 87IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.172mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.134mg Spread
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.73mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.43mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.12mg Spread
Folate 98µg 2µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.082mg Spread
Threonine 0.182mg 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.334mg Spread
Leucine 0.53mg 0.6mg Spread
Lysine 0.157mg 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.122mg 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.301mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.356mg Spread
Histidine 0.165mg 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 5.977g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 2.565g Spread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.681g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.