Flour vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between flour and tortilla
- Flour has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, and iron; however, tortilla has more calcium and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for flour is 35% higher.
- Tortilla has 4 times less vitamin B2 than flour. Flour has 0.494mg of vitamin B2, while tortilla has 0.114mg.
- Flour is lower in sodium.
- Flour has a higher glycemic index than tortilla.
Food types used in this article are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +154.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +104.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +112.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +86.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +235.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +306.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.391g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.37mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 16.6µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.114mg | 29% |
| Folate | 183µg | 98µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 482mg | 21% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.268mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 4.125mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 3.81mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 49.94g | 9% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 7.28g | 6% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 237kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 146mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.102mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.17mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.32mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 0.296g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 0.95g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Potassium | 107mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.391g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
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
46%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.141g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins