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Taro vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Taro and Chili pepper?

  • Taro is higher in Vitamin E , Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Iron.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 155% more.
  • Chili pepper contains 3 times less Vitamin E than Taro. Taro contains 2.38mg of Vitamin E , while Chili pepper contains 0.69mg.

We used Taro, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw types 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.
Contains more Calcium +207.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.5%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +87.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +13%
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 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +207.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.5%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +87.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +13%

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 +244.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1152.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +3093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Equal in Folate - 23
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 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1152.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +3093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Equal in Folate - 23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +200.3%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Water +24.6%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Carbs +200.3%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Water +24.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.042
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.042

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taro Chili 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 7.31g Taro
Protein 1.5g 1.87g Chili pepper
Fats 0.2g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 26.46g 8.81g Taro
Calories 112kcal 40kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g 5.3g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 1.5g Taro
Calcium 43mg 14mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 33mg 23mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 43mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 322mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.23mg 0.26mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.172mg 0.129mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.187mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.69mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.072mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.086mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.201mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 22µg 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 1µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.069mg 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.111mg 0.105mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.02mg 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.062mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.034mg 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.042g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Chili 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
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.