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Tortilla vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tortilla and Carrot?

  • Tortilla is higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Carrot is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 44% more.
  • Tortilla has 166 times more Selenium than Carrot. While Tortilla has 16.6µg of Selenium, Carrot has only 0.1µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Carrot is lower.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Carrots, raw types 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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
8
:
2
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Calcium +112.1%
Contains more Iron +1170%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +317.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +87.4%
Contains more Selenium +16500%
Contains more Potassium +204.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Calcium +112.1%
Contains more Iron +1170%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +317.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +87.4%
Contains more Selenium +16500%
Contains more Potassium +204.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%

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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
4
:
8
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.6%
Contains more Folate +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin K +3200%
Tortilla
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%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.6%
Contains more Folate +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin K +3200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
4
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Protein +682.8%
Contains more Fats +295.8%
Contains more Carbs +421.3%
Contains more Other +94.8%
Contains more Water +120.9%
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +682.8%
Contains more Fats +295.8%
Contains more Carbs +421.3%
Contains more Other +94.8%
Contains more Water +120.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
2
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1221.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1221.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
2
:
3
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Starch +2908.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1531.8%
Contains more Glucose +293.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Tortilla
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +2908.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1531.8%
Contains more Glucose +293.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 6.78g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 0.93g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 0.24g Tortilla
Carbs 49.94g 9.58g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 41kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g 1.43g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 2.75g 4.74g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 70mg 33mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 0.3mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 12mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 35mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 482mg 69mg Carrot
Zinc 0.32mg 0.24mg Tortilla
Copper 0.102mg 0.045mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.143mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 0.1µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.066mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.058mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.983mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 98µg 19µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.012mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.077mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg 0.101mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg 0.02mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.061mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.069mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg 0.04mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.014g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.117g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Carrot
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.