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Taro vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taro and Gratin

  • Taro has more Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, while Gratin has more Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 23% higher.
  • Gratin contains 2 times less Manganese than Taro. Taro contains 0.383mg of Manganese, while Gratin contains 0.161mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taro is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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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5
Gratin
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +137.9%
Contains more Calcium +176.7%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.16
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 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +137.9%
Contains more Calcium +176.7%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.16

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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5
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.7%
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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Gratin
Contains more Carbs +134.8%
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Fats +3695%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Equal in Water - 74
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Carbs +134.8%
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Fats +3695%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Equal in Water - 74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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Gratin
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13331.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.5%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13331.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 9.47g Taro
Protein 1.5g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.2g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 26.46g 11.27g Taro
Calories 112kcal 132kcal Gratin
Sugar 0.4g Gratin
Fiber 4.1g 1.8g Taro
Calcium 43mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 0.55mg 0.64mg Gratin
Magnesium 33mg 20mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 591mg 396mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 433mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.172mg 0.16mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.161mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 76IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.064mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.174mg Taro
Folate 22µg 11µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.069mg 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.111mg 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.067mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.02mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.082mg 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.034mg 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 4.733g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Gratin
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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.692g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.