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Poblano vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Poblano and Taro?

  • Poblano has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5 than Taro.
  • Poblano's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 250% higher.
  • Taro has 256 times less Vitamin A RAE than Poblano. Poblano has 1022µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Taro has 4µg.

We used Peppers, ancho, dried and Taro, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
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Taro
Contains more Calcium +41.9%
Contains more Iron +1887.3%
Contains more Magnesium +242.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.3%
Contains more Potassium +308%
Contains more Zinc +517.4%
Contains more Copper +195.3%
Contains more Manganese +233.9%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +41.9%
Contains more Iron +1887.3%
Contains more Magnesium +242.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.3%
Contains more Potassium +308%
Contains more Zinc +517.4%
Contains more Copper +195.3%
Contains more Manganese +233.9%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%

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 +26792.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8920%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +967.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +557.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1149.1%
Contains more Folate +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 0% 0%
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 +26792.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8920%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +967.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +557.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1149.1%
Contains more Folate +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Protein +690.7%
Contains more Fats +4000%
Contains more Carbs +94.3%
Contains more Other +390.8%
Contains more Water +212.2%
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 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 +690.7%
Contains more Fats +4000%
Contains more Carbs +94.3%
Contains more Other +390.8%
Contains more Water +212.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2975%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5334.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2975%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5334.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano Taro Opinion
Net carbs 29.82g 22.36g Poblano
Protein 11.86g 1.5g Poblano
Fats 8.2g 0.2g Poblano
Carbs 51.42g 26.46g Poblano
Calories 281kcal 112kcal Poblano
Sugar 0.4g Poblano
Fiber 21.6g 4.1g Poblano
Calcium 61mg 43mg Poblano
Iron 10.93mg 0.55mg Poblano
Magnesium 113mg 33mg Poblano
Phosphorus 201mg 84mg Poblano
Potassium 2411mg 591mg Poblano
Sodium 43mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 1.42mg 0.23mg Poblano
Copper 0.508mg 0.172mg Poblano
Manganese 1.279mg 0.383mg Poblano
Selenium 2.9µg 0.7µg Poblano
Vitamin A 20438IU 76IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 1022µg 4µg Poblano
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 2mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.095mg Poblano
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.025mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 0.6mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.303mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 0.283mg Poblano
Folate 69µg 22µg Poblano
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.023mg Poblano
Threonine 0.425mg 0.069mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0.054mg Poblano
Leucine 0.605mg 0.111mg Poblano
Lysine 0.515mg 0.067mg Poblano
Methionine 0.142mg 0.02mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.082mg Poblano
Valine 0.489mg 0.082mg Poblano
Histidine 0.232mg 0.034mg Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.82g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.492g 0.016g Poblano
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 0.083g Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poblano 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
242%
Poblano
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.779g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.