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Taro vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro and Ginger

  • Taro is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, yet Ginger is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Taro is 14% higher.
  • Taro contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Ginger. Taro contains 0.095mg of Vitamin B1, while Ginger contains 0.025mg.

Food types used in this article are Taro, raw and Ginger root, 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
Taro
5
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Manganese +67.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%
Contains more Copper +31.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Manganese +67.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%
Contains more Copper +31.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
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
Taro
7
:
3
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +815.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Taro
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +815.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
2
:
3
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Carbs +48.9%
Contains more Other +55.8%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Carbs +48.9%
Contains more Other +55.8%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Water +11.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
1
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.5%
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 15.77g Taro
Protein 1.5g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0.2g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 26.46g 17.77g Taro
Calories 112kcal 80kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g 1.7g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 2g Taro
Calcium 43mg 16mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.6mg Ginger
Magnesium 33mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 84mg 34mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 415mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 13mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.172mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.383mg 0.229mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.26mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.025mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.034mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.203mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.16mg Taro
Folate 22µg 11µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg 0.1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.012mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg 0.036mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.051mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg 0.074mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg 0.057mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg 0.013mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.045mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg 0.073mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg 0.03mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.203g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/nutrients
  2. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.