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Taro vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taro and Poblano?

  • Poblano has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5 than Taro.
  • Poblano's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 250% higher.

We used Taro, raw and Peppers, ancho, dried types in this comparison.

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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
1
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Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Calcium +41.9%
Contains more Iron +1887.3%
Contains more Magnesium +242.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.3%
Contains more Potassium +308%
Contains more Zinc +517.4%
Contains more Copper +195.3%
Contains more Manganese +233.9%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
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 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Calcium +41.9%
Contains more Iron +1887.3%
Contains more Magnesium +242.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.3%
Contains more Potassium +308%
Contains more Zinc +517.4%
Contains more Copper +195.3%
Contains more Manganese +233.9%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +26792.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8920%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +967.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +557.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1149.1%
Contains more Folate +213.6%
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 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +26792.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8920%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +967.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +557.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1149.1%
Contains more Folate +213.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
1
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Contains more Water +212.2%
Contains more Protein +690.7%
Contains more Fats +4000%
Contains more Carbs +94.3%
Contains more Other +390.8%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more Water +212.2%
Contains more Protein +690.7%
Contains more Fats +4000%
Contains more Carbs +94.3%
Contains more Other +390.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2975%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5334.9%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2975%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5334.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Poblano Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 29.82g Poblano
Protein 1.5g 11.86g Poblano
Fats 0.2g 8.2g Poblano
Carbs 26.46g 51.42g Poblano
Calories 112kcal 281kcal Poblano
Sugar 0.4g Poblano
Fiber 4.1g 21.6g Poblano
Calcium 43mg 61mg Poblano
Iron 0.55mg 10.93mg Poblano
Magnesium 33mg 113mg Poblano
Phosphorus 84mg 201mg Poblano
Potassium 591mg 2411mg Poblano
Sodium 11mg 43mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 1.42mg Poblano
Copper 0.172mg 0.508mg Poblano
Manganese 0.383mg 1.279mg Poblano
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg Poblano
Vitamin A 76IU 20438IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 1022µg Poblano
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 2mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.179mg Poblano
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 2.255mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 6.403mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 1.993mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 3.535mg Poblano
Folate 22µg 69µg Poblano
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.155mg Poblano
Threonine 0.069mg 0.425mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.373mg Poblano
Leucine 0.111mg 0.605mg Poblano
Lysine 0.067mg 0.515mg Poblano
Methionine 0.02mg 0.142mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.361mg Poblano
Valine 0.082mg 0.489mg Poblano
Histidine 0.034mg 0.232mg Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.82g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.492g Poblano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 4.511g Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Poblano
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
242%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.779g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano 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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.