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Khorasan wheat vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between khorasan wheat and tortilla

  • Tortilla contains less selenium, manganese, copper, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5 than khorasan wheat.
  • Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for selenium is 118% higher.
  • Tortilla contains 12 times less zinc than khorasan wheat. Khorasan wheat contains 3.68mg of zinc, while tortilla contains 0.32mg.
  • The amount of sodium in khorasan wheat is lower.
  • Khorasan wheat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of khorasan wheat is 40, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

The food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +584.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +283.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +396.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +149.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +920.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +391%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
~equal in Iron ~3.81mg

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% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +458.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +331.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.7%
Contains more FatsFats +124.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.3%
Contains more WaterWater +261%
Contains more OtherOther +11.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
87% 11%
Starch: 52.41 g
Sucrose: 0.55 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 6.56 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +21.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +150%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +313.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +176.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Tortilla DV% diff.
Selenium 81.5µg 16.6µg 118%
Manganese 2.735mg 0.268mg 107%
Copper 0.506mg 0.102mg 45%
Fiber 11.1g 2.4g 35%
Phosphorus 364mg 146mg 31%
Zinc 3.68mg 0.32mg 31%
Magnesium 130mg 19mg 26%
Folate 98µg 25%
Sodium 5mg 482mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.37mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 0.17mg 16%
Protein 14.54g 7.28g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.06mg 15%
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 4.125mg 14%
Potassium 403mg 105mg 9%
Carbs 70.58g 49.94g 7%
Choline 25.8mg 5%
Calories 337kcal 237kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.114mg 5%
Calcium 22mg 70mg 5%
Starch 52.41g 43.02g 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.19mg 3%
Fats 2.13g 0.95g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 0.391g 2%
Iron 3.77mg 3.81mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 59.48g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 7.84g 2.75g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Saturated fat 0.196g 0.296g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.213g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.442mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 1.112mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.416mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.251mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.687mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.379mg 0.165mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Khorasan wheat
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/nutrients
  2. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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