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Tortilla vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tortilla and Arrowroot

  • Tortilla has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 60% more than Tortilla.
  • Arrowroot has 24 times less Selenium than Tortilla. Tortilla has 16.6µg of Selenium, while Arrowroot has 0.7µg.
  • Arrowroot contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Arrowroot, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +71.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +49%
Contains more Manganese +54%
Contains more Selenium +2271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +332.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +96.9%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +71.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +49%
Contains more Manganese +54%
Contains more Selenium +2271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +332.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +96.9%
Contains more Copper +18.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.3%
Contains more Folate +244.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.3%
Contains more Folate +244.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.7%
Contains more Fats +375%
Contains more Carbs +273%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Water +102.1%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +71.7%
Contains more Fats +375%
Contains more Carbs +273%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Water +102.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 12.09g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 4.24g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 0.2g Tortilla
Carbs 49.94g 13.39g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 65kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g Arrowroot
Fiber 2.4g 1.3g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 6mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 2.22mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 146mg 98mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 482mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.32mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.102mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.268mg 0.174mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 0.7µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.143mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.059mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.693mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 98µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.004g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.092g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortilla Arrowroot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Tortilla
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
27%
Arrowroot

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 - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.257g)
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.
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.

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.