Tortilla vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tortillas and wheat
- Tortillas are richer than wheat in vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, calcium, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tortillas is 61% higher.
- Tortillas contain 64 times more sodium than wheat. Tortillas contain 512mg of sodium, while wheat contains 8mg.
Food types used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked.
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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 | +77.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2611.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
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 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +766.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +863.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +345.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1154.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1075.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +552.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +116.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3545.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +308.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.095mg | 61% |
| Manganese | 1.03mg | 45% | |
| Folate | 138µg | 11µg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 147mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 9mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 8mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 0.077g | 22% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 4.3g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.03mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.07mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 2.305mg | 16% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 0.83g | 14% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 1.76mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 31.9µg | 9% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 132kcal | 9% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 48mg | 9% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 5.71g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.207mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 0.084g | 7% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 27.6g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 0.243g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 20mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 262mg | 164mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.84mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 23.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 3.07g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.147mg | 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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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.801g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)