Tortilla vs. Mayonnaise
Nutrition comparison of Tortilla and Mayonnaise
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tortilla
versus
mayonnaise
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tortilla and mayonnaise:
- Both mayonnaise and tortilla are high in calories.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Tortilla has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
- Tortilla has signficantly more potassium than mayonnaise.
- Tortilla is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tortilla (Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mayonnaise and tortilla are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 212% more calories than tortilla - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and tortilla has 218 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tortilla is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to mayonnaise per calorie. Tortilla has a macronutrient ratio of 10:79:12 and for mayonnaise, 1:0:99 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tortilla | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | ~ |
| Fat | 12% | 99% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tortilla is high in carbohydrates and mayonnaise has 99% less carbohydrates than tortilla - mayonnaise has 0.57g of total carbs per 100 grams and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tortilla is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - tortilla has 6.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mayonnaise and tortilla contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.88g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tortilla has 494% more protein than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and tortilla has 5.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and tortilla has 96% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.45g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and tortilla are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Tortilla has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin A than tortilla - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than tortilla - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 10 times more Vitamin E than tortilla - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.28mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than tortilla - mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tortilla has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12. Both tortilla and mayonnaise contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Tortilla | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.094 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 1.498 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.109 MG | 0.172 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.008 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tortilla is an excellent source of calcium and it has 913% more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.
iron
Tortilla has 486% more iron than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and tortilla has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Tortilla has signficantly more potassium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium per 100 grams and tortilla has 186mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both tortilla and mayonnaise contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Tortilla | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 3 UG | 12 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tortilla per 100 grams.
| Tortilla | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 5.456 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.034 G | 5.461 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than tortilla per 100 grams.
| Tortilla | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.385 G | 39.146 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.125 G |
| Total | 1.385 G | 39.271 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Tortilla (Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mayonnaise or tortilla contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mayonnaise and tortilla are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 210% more calories than tortilla - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and tortilla has 218 calories.
Does mayonnaise or tortilla have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tortilla is high in carbohydrates and mayonnaise has 100% fewer carbohydrates than tortilla - mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbs for 100g and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
Does mayonnaise or tortilla contain more calcium?
Tortilla is a rich source of calcium and it has 910% more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.