Tortilla vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tortillas and sugar
- The amount of vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, fiber, folate, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and calcium in tortillas is higher than in sugar.
- Tortillas cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 69% more than sugar.
- Sugar contains less saturated fat.
- Sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar is 65, while the glycemic index of tortillas is 52.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Sugars, granulated.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5160% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3700% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6066.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1421.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +150650% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 0.6µg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 0mg | 49% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 0g | 39% |
| Folate | 138µg | 0µg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 0.05mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.007mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 1mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 1mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.019mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 0g | 20% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 99.98g | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.01mg | 17% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 0g | 15% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 2mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 0g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Choline | 20mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 387kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 99.8g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| 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% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.878g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)