Tortilla vs. Pecan
Nutrition comparison of Tortilla and Pecan
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tortilla
versus
pecan
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tortilla and pecan:
- Both pecan and tortilla are high in calcium, calories and dietary fiber.
- Pecan has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tortilla (Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pecan and tortilla are high in calories. Pecan has 217% more calories than tortilla - pecan has 691 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 pecan per calorie. Tortilla has a macronutrient ratio of 10:79:11 and for pecan, 5:7:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tortilla | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 7% |
| Fat | 11% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tortilla is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 69% less carbohydrates than tortilla - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pecan and tortilla are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 52% more dietary fiber than tortilla - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tortilla has 6.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pecan and tortilla contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.88g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 61% more protein than tortilla - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and tortilla has 5.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and tortilla has 93% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.45g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pecan has more Vitamin C than tortilla - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pecan and tortilla contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pecan and tortilla contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.28mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and tortilla contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both tortilla and pecan contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Tortilla | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.094 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 1.498 MG | 1.167 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.109 MG | 0.863 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pecan and tortilla are high in calcium. Tortilla has 16% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 106% more iron than tortilla - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and tortilla has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Pecan is an excellent source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than tortilla - pecan has 410mg 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 pecan contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Tortilla | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 29 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 3 UG | 17 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tortilla per 100 grams.
| Tortilla | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.986 G |
| Total | 0.034 G | 0.986 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than tortilla per 100 grams.
| Tortilla | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.385 G | 20.628 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.069 G |
| Total | 1.385 G | 20.697 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pecan or tortilla contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pecan and tortilla are high in calories. Pecan has 220% more calories than tortilla - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and tortilla has 218 calories.
Does pecan or tortilla have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tortilla is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 70% fewer carbohydrates than tortilla - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pecan or tortilla contain more calcium?
Both pecan and tortilla are high in calcium. Tortilla has 20% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.
Does pecan or tortilla contain more potassium?
Pecan is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than tortilla - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and tortilla has 186mg of potassium.