Beetroot vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beetroot and tortilla
- Beetroot has more potassium and vitamin C, while tortilla has more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Tortilla covers your daily need for iron, 38% more than beetroot.
- The amount of sodium in beetroot is lower.
- Tortilla has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of beetroot is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beets, raw 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 | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +209.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +376.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +265% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2271.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1093.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1135% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +352.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +458.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +422.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +478.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +551.7% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 3.81mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 16.6µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.37mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 4.125mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 482mg | 18% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 146mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 49.94g | 13% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 7.28g | 11% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 237kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.114mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 105mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.102mg | 3% |
| Folate | 109µg | 98µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.268mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.391g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.296g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.269g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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