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Cauliflower vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cauliflower and Taro

  • Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B5, however, Taro is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need of Vitamin C 49% more than Taro.
  • Cauliflower has 16 times more Vitamin K than Taro. While Cauliflower has 15.5µg of Vitamin K, Taro has only 1µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cauliflower, raw 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.
Contains more Zinc +17.4%
Contains more Calcium +95.5%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Copper +341%
Contains more Manganese +147.1%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Zinc +17.4%
Contains more Calcium +95.5%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Copper +341%
Contains more Manganese +147.1%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
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Taro
Contains more Vitamin C +971.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.1%
Contains more Folate +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2875%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +971.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.1%
Contains more Folate +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2875%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Carbs +432.4%
Contains more Other +57.9%
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Carbs +432.4%
Contains more Other +57.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.7%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Taro Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 22.36g Taro
Protein 1.92g 1.5g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.2g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 26.46g Taro
Calories 25kcal 112kcal Taro
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 2g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 22mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.42mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 15mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 44mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 299mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 30mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.27mg 0.23mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.155mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 48.2mg 4.5mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.025mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.303mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 57µg 22µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 1µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.076mg 0.069mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.054mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.217mg 0.067mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.02mg
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.125mg 0.082mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg 0.034mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.016g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.083g Taro
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Taro
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
30%
Cauliflower
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.