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Truffle vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Truffle and Taro?

  • Truffle is richer in Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium, while Taro is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Fiber is 264% higher.
  • Taro has 62 times less Selenium than Truffle. Truffle has 43.4µg of Selenium, while Taro has 0.7µg.

We used Fungi, Cloud ears, dried and Taro, raw 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.
Truffle
Truffle
9
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Calcium +269.8%
Contains more Iron +969.1%
Contains more Magnesium +151.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +119%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +473.9%
Contains more Manganese +409.4%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.172
Truffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +269.8%
Contains more Iron +969.1%
Contains more Magnesium +151.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +119%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +473.9%
Contains more Manganese +409.4%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.172

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.
Truffle
Truffle
4
:
6
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3276%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +944.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.7%
Truffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3276%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +944.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Truffle
Truffle
4
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +516.7%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Carbs +175.9%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Contains more Water +377.3%
Truffle
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +516.7%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Carbs +175.9%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Contains more Water +377.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Taro Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 22.36g Taro
Protein 9.25g 1.5g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.2g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 26.46g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 112kcal Truffle
Sugar 0.4g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 4.1g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 43mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 0.55mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 33mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 84mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 591mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 1.32mg 0.23mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.172mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.383mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.7µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.025mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.6mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.303mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 38µg 22µg Truffle
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
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 Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Truffle Taro
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
33%
Truffle
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/nutrients
  2. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.