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Tortilla vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tortilla and White Bread

  • Tortilla has more Phosphorus, however, White Bread has more Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • White Bread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 14% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
4
:
6
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Phosphorus +49%
Contains more Calcium +105.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +32.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.61
Equal in Sodium - 490
Equal in Copper - 0.101
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Phosphorus +49%
Contains more Calcium +105.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +32.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.61
Equal in Sodium - 490
Equal in Copper - 0.101

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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
10
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Tortilla
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%
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Folate +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
2
:
3
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Protein +21.6%
Contains more Fats +250.5%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42
Equal in Water - 36.42
Equal in Other - 1.98
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Protein +21.6%
Contains more Fats +250.5%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42
Equal in Water - 36.42
Equal in Other - 1.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
2
White Bread
White Bread
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.7%
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
3
:
2
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Starch +15.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +41.9%
Contains more Glucose +946.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Tortilla
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
White Bread
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +15.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +41.9%
Contains more Glucose +946.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 46.72g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 0.95g 3.33g White Bread
Carbs 49.94g 49.42g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 266kcal White Bread
Starch 43.02g 37.17g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 2.75g 5.67g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 2.7g White Bread
Calcium 70mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 3.81mg 3.61mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 23mg White Bread
Phosphorus 146mg 98mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 126mg White Bread
Sodium 482mg 490mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 0.74mg White Bread
Copper 0.102mg 0.101mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 16.6µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.22mg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.087mg White Bread
Folate 98µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.2µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.027g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0.698g Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.599g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.602g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.166g White Bread

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla White Bread
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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.