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Garden asparagus vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Garden asparagus and Taro different?

  • Garden asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Garden asparagus is 34% higher.
  • Garden asparagus contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Taro. While Garden asparagus contains 0.141mg of Vitamin B2, Taro contains only 0.025mg.

Asparagus, raw and Taro, raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +289.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +134.8%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
Contains more Calcium +79.2%
Contains more Magnesium +135.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +192.6%
Contains more Manganese +142.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.172
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +289.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +134.8%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
Contains more Calcium +79.2%
Contains more Magnesium +135.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +192.6%
Contains more Manganese +142.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.172

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 A +894.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4060%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
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 +894.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4060%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +582%
Contains more Other +106.9%
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 +46.7%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +582%
Contains more Other +106.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.041
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.041

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Taro Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 22.36g Taro
Protein 2.2g 1.5g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.2g Taro
Carbs 3.88g 26.46g Taro
Calories 20kcal 112kcal Taro
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 2.1g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 24mg 43mg Taro
Iron 2.14mg 0.55mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 52mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 202mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 2mg 11mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.23mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.172mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 76IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 4µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 5.6mg 4.5mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.095mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.025mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 52µg 22µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 1µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.023mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.069mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.054mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.111mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.067mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.02mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.115mg 0.082mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.034mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.041g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus 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
29%
Garden asparagus
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.