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Taro vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taro and Artichoke

  • Taro is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Manganese, yet Artichoke is higher in Folate, Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Taro covers your daily Vitamin E needs 15% more than Artichoke.
  • Taro contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Artichoke. While Taro contains 0.283mg of Vitamin B6, Artichoke contains only 0.116mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Taro, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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.
Taro
4
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Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Manganese +49.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +132.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Copper +34.3%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Phosphorus - 90
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Manganese +49.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +132.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Copper +34.3%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Phosphorus - 90

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.
Taro
4
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Contains more Vitamin A +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144%
Contains more Vitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1380%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144%
Contains more Vitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1380%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
3
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Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +151.8%
Contains more Protein +118%
Contains more Water +20.2%
Equal in Other - 1.13
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +151.8%
Contains more Protein +118%
Contains more Water +20.2%
Equal in Other - 1.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 5.11g Taro
Protein 1.5g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.2g 0.15g Taro
Carbs 26.46g 10.51g Taro
Calories 112kcal 47kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g 0.99g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 43mg 44mg Artichoke
Iron 0.55mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Magnesium 33mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 84mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 591mg 370mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 94mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.172mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.383mg 0.256mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 13IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 1µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.19mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.072mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.066mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.116mg Taro
Folate 22µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 1µg 14.8µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.036g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.005g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.064g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Artichoke
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
18%
Taro
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke 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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.