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Taro vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taro and Bell pepper

  • Taro has more Vitamin E , Potassium, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 84% higher.
  • Bell pepper contains 6 times less Vitamin E than Taro. Taro contains 2.38mg of Vitamin E , while Bell pepper contains 0.37mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, 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 Calcium +330%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +320%
Contains more Potassium +237.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +160.6%
Contains more Manganese +213.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
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 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +320%
Contains more Potassium +237.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +160.6%
Contains more Manganese +213.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%

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.
Taro
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Contains more Vitamin E +543.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin K +640%
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 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin E +543.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin K +640%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +74.4%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +470.3%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Contains more Water +32.9%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +74.4%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +470.3%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Contains more Water +32.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.9%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 2.94g Taro
Protein 1.5g 0.86g Taro
Fats 0.2g 0.17g Taro
Carbs 26.46g 4.64g Taro
Calories 112kcal 20kcal Taro
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 0.4g 2.4g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 1.7g Taro
Calcium 43mg 10mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.34mg Taro
Magnesium 33mg 10mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 20mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 175mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.23mg 0.13mg Taro
Copper 0.172mg 0.066mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.122mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.37mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.057mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.028mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.48mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.099mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.224mg Taro
Folate 22µg 10µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.012mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg 0.036mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.024mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg 0.036mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg 0.039mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg 0.007mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.082mg 0.036mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg 0.01mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.058g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.008g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.062g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Bell pepper
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
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.