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Tortilla vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tortilla and taro

  • Tortilla has more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and phosphorus, while taro has more vitamin B6, vitamin E, and potassium.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for iron is 41% higher.
  • Taro contains 44 times less sodium than tortilla. Tortilla contains 482mg of sodium, while taro contains 11mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Taro, raw.

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Taro
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.8%
Contains more IronIron +592.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2271.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +462.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%

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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Taro
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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 15% 1.3% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +587.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.3%
Contains more FatsFats +375%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.7%
Contains more OtherOther +55.8%
Contains more WaterWater +76.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1056.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +371.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Taro DV% diff.
Iron 3.81mg 0.55mg 41%
Selenium 16.6µg 0.7µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.095mg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.6mg 22%
Sodium 482mg 11mg 20%
Folate 98µg 22µg 19%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.283mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.38mg 15%
Potassium 105mg 591mg 14%
Protein 7.28g 1.5g 12%
Phosphorus 146mg 84mg 9%
Carbs 49.94g 26.46g 8%
Copper 0.102mg 0.172mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.025mg 7%
Fiber 2.4g 4.1g 7%
Calories 237kcal 112kcal 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg 5%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.383mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 43mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.303mg 3%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.083g 2%
Saturated fat 0.296g 0.041g 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1µg 1%
Fats 0.95g 0.2g 1%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 22.36g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0.016g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0.069mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0.111mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.082mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Taro
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Tortilla
17%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients
  2. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.