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Baby food vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between baby food and taro

  • Taro has less iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and magnesium than baby food.
  • Baby food covers your daily need for iron 587% more than taro.
  • Baby food has 109 times more Vitamin B2 than taro. While baby food has 2.717mg of Vitamin B2, taro has only 0.025mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Taro, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Taro
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1604.7%
Contains more IronIron +8536.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +943.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 1.2% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 4.6% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2466.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10768%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +713.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.4%
Contains more OtherOther +175%
Contains more WaterWater +954.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7437.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1944.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Taro Opinion
Calories 379kcal 112kcal Baby food
Protein 12.2g 1.5g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 0.2g Baby food
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4.5mg Taro
Net carbs 65.9g 22.36g Baby food
Carbs 73.4g 26.46g Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 33mg Baby food
Calcium 733mg 43mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 591mg Taro
Iron 47.5mg 0.55mg Baby food
Sugar 0.87g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 7.5g 4.1g Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0.172mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 0.23mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 84mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 11mg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 3.68mg 2.38mg Baby food
Manganese 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 25.9µg 0.7µg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.095mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.025mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.6mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.303mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.283mg Taro
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1µg Baby food
Folate 43µg 22µg Baby food
Choline 23.2mg 17.3mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 0.016g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.083g Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.023mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg 0.069mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.054mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg 0.111mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg 0.067mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg 0.02mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.082mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg 0.082mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg 0.034mg Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Taro
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
164%
Baby food
17%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.728g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.