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Celtuce vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Celtuce and Taro

  • Celtuce has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Folate, however, Taro is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Celtuce covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 19% more than Taro.
  • Celtuce has 4 times more Vitamin C than Taro. While Celtuce has 19.5mg of Vitamin C, Taro has only 4.5mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Celtuce, 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.
Celtuce
Celtuce
3
:
5
Taro
Taro
Contains more Zinc +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +79.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +79.1%
Contains more Copper +330%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Equal in Sodium - 11
Celtuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Zinc +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +79.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +79.1%
Contains more Copper +330%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Equal in Sodium - 11

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.
Celtuce
Celtuce
4
:
6
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +4505.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6
Celtuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 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 A +4505.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celtuce
Celtuce
2
:
3
Taro
Taro
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +33.8%
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +624.9%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Celtuce
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 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 Fats +50%
Contains more Water +33.8%
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +624.9%
Contains more Other +71.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celtuce Taro Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 22.36g Taro
Protein 0.85g 1.5g Taro
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Celtuce
Carbs 3.65g 26.46g Taro
Calories 18kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Celtuce
Fiber 1.7g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 39mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.55mg
Magnesium 28mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 39mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 330mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 11mg
Zinc 0.27mg 0.23mg Celtuce
Copper 0.04mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.688mg 0.383mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Celtuce
Vitamin A 3500IU 76IU Celtuce
Vitamin A RAE 175µg 4µg Celtuce
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 19.5mg 4.5mg Celtuce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.025mg Celtuce
Vitamin B3 0.55mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 46µg 22µg Celtuce
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.039mg 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.054mg Celtuce
Leucine 0.052mg 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.055mg 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.01mg 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.046mg 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.015mg 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Taro

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is better in case of low diet
Celtuce 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
31%
Celtuce
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Celtuce
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
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.
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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.