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White bread vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between white bread and tortillas

  • White bread is richer in iron, yet tortillas are richer in phosphorus, fiber, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for tortillas is 35% higher.
  • White bread contains less saturated fat.
  • Tortillas have a lower glycemic index than white bread.

Food types used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains more IronIron +37.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +269.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +253.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.2%
~equal in Sodium ~512mg

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2150%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +37%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.858mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +20.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.3%
Contains more FatsFats +193.1%
Contains more OtherOther +124.2%
~equal in Carbs ~45.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
55% 34% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +411.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Tortilla DV% diff.
Phosphorus 98mg 346mg 35%
Fiber 2.7g 9.8g 28%
Selenium 22µg 37µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.823mg 24%
Manganese 0.536mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.698g 4.878g 19%
Copper 0.101mg 0.266mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.312mg 17%
Magnesium 23mg 85mg 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Iron 3.61mg 2.63mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Zinc 0.74mg 1.92mg 11%
Calcium 144mg 244mg 10%
Fats 3.33g 9.76g 10%
Folate 111µg 138µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 3.062g 6%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.9mg 5%
Potassium 126mg 262mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.992g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.289mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.5µg 4%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Calories 266kcal 310kcal 2%
Protein 8.85g 9.76g 2%
Choline 14.6mg 20mg 1%
Sodium 490mg 512mg 1%
Carbs 49.42g 45.89g 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 36.09g N/A
Sugar 5.67g 2.44g N/A
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 4.858mg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
White bread
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients
  2. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.