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Tortilla vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tortilla and Veal?

  • Tortilla is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet Veal is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 35% higher.
  • Tortilla has 9 times more Folate than Veal. Tortilla has 98µg of Folate, while Veal has 11µg.
  • Veal contains less Sodium.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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.
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Veal
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Iron +284.8%
Contains more Manganese +665.7%
Contains more Selenium +21.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +221%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Zinc +1109.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.103
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 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Iron +284.8%
Contains more Manganese +665.7%
Contains more Selenium +21.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +221%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Zinc +1109.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.103

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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Veal
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.6%
Contains more Folate +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.6%
Contains more Folate +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Veal
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Protein +234.9%
Contains more Fats +695.8%
Contains more Water +67.1%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Protein +234.9%
Contains more Fats +695.8%
Contains more Water +67.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Veal
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1435.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.7%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1435.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Veal Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 0g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 24.38g Veal
Fats 0.95g 7.56g Veal
Carbs 49.94g 0g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 172kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 0g Veal
Fiber 2.4g 0g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 17mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 0.99mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 24mg Veal
Phosphorus 146mg 217mg Veal
Potassium 105mg 337mg Veal
Sodium 482mg 83mg Veal
Zinc 0.32mg 3.87mg Veal
Copper 0.102mg 0.103mg Veal
Manganese 0.268mg 0.035mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 13.7µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.15mg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.07mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.27mg Veal
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 8.03mg Veal
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 1.16mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.39mg Veal
Folate 98µg 11µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 1.27µg Veal
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.2µg Veal
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.247mg Veal
Threonine 0.182mg 1.065mg Veal
Isoleucine 0.286mg 1.201mg Veal
Leucine 0.53mg 1.94mg Veal
Lysine 0.157mg 2.009mg Veal
Methionine 0.122mg 0.569mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.984mg Veal
Valine 0.326mg 1.347mg Veal
Histidine 0.165mg 0.885mg Veal
Cholesterol 103mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 3.04g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 2.84g Veal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.55g Veal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Veal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.744g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.