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Tortilla vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tortillas and sweet roll

  • Sweet roll contains less vitamin B1, phosphorus, selenium, fiber, copper, calcium, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6 than tortillas.
  • Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 42% higher.
  • Sweet roll contains 5 times less magnesium than tortillas. Tortillas contain 85mg of magnesium, while sweet roll contains 17mg.
  • Sweet roll has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet roll is 40, while the glycemic index of tortillas is 52.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +238.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136%
Contains more IronIron +64.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +225.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +355.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.6%

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +106.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.265mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.4µg

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more OtherOther +161.2%
Contains more FatsFats +68%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.9%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +653.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Sweet roll DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 7.473g 43%
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.324mg 42%
Phosphorus 346mg 76mg 39%
Selenium 37µg 17µg 36%
Fiber 9.8g 2.4g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Copper 0.266mg 0.088mg 20%
Folate 138µg 72µg 17%
Calcium 244mg 72mg 17%
Magnesium 85mg 17mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.107mg 16%
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 2.384mg 15%
Manganese 0.3mg 13%
Iron 2.63mg 1.6mg 13%
Zinc 1.92mg 0.59mg 12%
Fats 9.76g 16.4g 10%
Sodium 512mg 304mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.878g 3.079g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.99mg 7%
Protein 9.76g 6.2g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Choline 20mg 41.3mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.062g 4.797g 4%
Potassium 262mg 111mg 4%
Calories 310kcal 372kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.265mg 2%
Carbs 45.89g 50.9g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Net carbs 36.09g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 2.44g 31.73g N/A
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.799g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.