Tortilla vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tortillas and wafer
- Tortillas have more selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, folate, calcium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, wafer has more copper and iron.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for selenium is 57% more.
- Tortillas have 8 times more calcium than wafer. Tortillas have 244mg of calcium, while wafer has 31mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Cookies, chocolate wafers.
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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 | +60.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +687.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +549.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.1% |
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 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +305.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +511.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +87.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +570% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +318.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37µg | 5.7µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.203mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 132mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 30% | |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 3.4g | 26% |
| Folate | 138µg | 47µg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.463mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 4.153g | 21% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 31mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.051mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 4.01mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 2.858mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 72.7g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 53mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.09mg | 8% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 14.2g | 7% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 6.6g | 6% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 433kcal | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 4.865g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 580mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 4.241g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.266mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.72mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Choline | 20mg | 14.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.637g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla 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.