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Endive vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Endive and Taro

  • Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, while Taro has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Potassium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 192% higher.
  • Taro contains 27 times less Vitamin A RAE than Endive. Endive contains 108µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Taro contains 4µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Endive, 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.
Endive
Endive
4
:
6
Taro
Taro
Contains more Calcium +20.9%
Contains more Iron +50.9%
Contains more Zinc +243.5%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +73.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Manganese - 0.383
Endive
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +20.9%
Contains more Iron +50.9%
Contains more Zinc +243.5%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +73.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Manganese - 0.383

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.
Endive
Endive
6
:
4
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +2751.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197%
Contains more Folate +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +23000%
Contains more Vitamin E +440.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1315%
Endive
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Taro
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 A +2751.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197%
Contains more Folate +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +23000%
Contains more Vitamin E +440.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1315%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
Endive
2
:
2
Taro
Taro
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +689.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Endive
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +689.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
Endive
1
:
2
Taro
Taro
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.083
Endive
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.083

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Taro Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 22.36g Taro
Protein 1.25g 1.5g Taro
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 3.35g 26.46g Taro
Calories 17kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 0.25g 0.4g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 52mg 43mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 0.55mg Endive
Magnesium 15mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 28mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 314mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 22mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.79mg 0.23mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.42mg 0.383mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 2167IU 76IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 4µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 6.5mg 4.5mg Endive
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.025mg Endive
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.303mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 142µg 22µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 1µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.05mg 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.054mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.063mg 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.014mg 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.063mg 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.023mg 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.083g Endive

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is better in case of low diet
Endive Taro
Low Fats diet Equal
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
79%
Endive
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.