Tortilla vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortilla and bamboo shoots different?
- Tortilla is higher in iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, bamboo shoots are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tortilla is 41% higher.
- Tortilla contains 121 times more sodium than bamboo shoots. While tortilla contains 482mg of sodium, bamboo shoots contain only 4mg.
- Bamboo shoots have a lower glycemic index (32) than tortilla (52).
Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Bamboo shoots, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +533.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +438.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +662% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1975% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +407.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +587.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +216.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +860.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +127.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.391 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2542.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.7% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.81mg | 0.5mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 0.8µg | 29% |
| Folate | 98µg | 7µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 0.6mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 4mg | 21% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.15mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 5.2g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.24mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 533mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 59mg | 12% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 27kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 2.6g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.134g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 2.2g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 0.069g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.042mg | 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
23%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
23%
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 - 0.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.