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Cardoon vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cardoon and Taro

  • Cardoon has more Folate, and Copper, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Taro covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 13% more than Cardoon.
  • Taro has 15 times less Sodium than Cardoon. Cardoon has 170mg of Sodium, while Taro has 11mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cardoon, raw 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.
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Taro
Contains more Calcium +62.8%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Copper +34.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +49.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +62.8%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Copper +34.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +49.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
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Taro
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144%
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% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
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 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Water +33.1%
Contains more Protein +114.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +550.1%
Equal in Other - 1.2
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Water +33.1%
Contains more Protein +114.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +550.1%
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.4%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Taro Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 22.36g Taro
Protein 0.7g 1.5g Taro
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Taro
Carbs 4.07g 26.46g Taro
Calories 17kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 70mg 43mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.55mg Cardoon
Magnesium 42mg 33mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 400mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 170mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.17mg 0.23mg Taro
Copper 0.231mg 0.172mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 2mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.025mg Cardoon
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.303mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 68µg 22µg Cardoon
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 0.011g 0.041g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.016g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardoon 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
10%
Cardoon
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 ($)
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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.