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Taro vs. Celeriac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro and Celeriac different?

  • Taro is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Celeriac is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Celeriac is 33% higher.
  • Taro contains 7 times more Vitamin E than Celeriac. While Taro contains 2.38mg of Vitamin E , Celeriac contains only 0.36mg.

Taro, raw and Celeriac, 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.
Taro
5
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Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +142.4%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.5%
Equal in Calcium - 43
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 13% 27% 15% 50% 27% 14% 10% 24% 21% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +142.4%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.5%
Equal in Calcium - 43
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +561.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%
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 0% 8% 0% 27% 13% 14% 14% 22% 39% 6% 0% 103%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +561.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
2
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Contains more Carbs +187.6%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +187.6%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.3%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taro Celeriac
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Taro Celeriac Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 7.4g Taro
Protein 1.5g 1.5g
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Celeriac
Carbs 26.46g 9.2g Taro
Calories 112kcal 42kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g 1.6g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 1.8g Taro
Calcium 43mg 43mg
Iron 0.55mg 0.7mg Celeriac
Magnesium 33mg 20mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 115mg Celeriac
Potassium 591mg 300mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 100mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.33mg Celeriac
Copper 0.172mg 0.07mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.158mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.36mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 8mg Celeriac
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.05mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.06mg Celeriac
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.7mg Celeriac
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.352mg Celeriac
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.165mg Taro
Folate 22µg 8µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg 41µg Celeriac
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 0.079g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.058g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.148g Celeriac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Celeriac
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
20%
Celeriac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
20%
Celeriac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/nutrients
  2. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.