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Chicory vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicory and Taro different?

  • Taro has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium than Chicory.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Taro is 19% higher.
  • Chicory contains 2 times more Folate than Taro. While Chicory contains 37µg of Folate, Taro contains only 22µg.

Chicory, witloof, raw and Taro, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
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 less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +230%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.1%
Contains more IronIron +129.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +237.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +223.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +283%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
Taro
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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 FolateFolate +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +573.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.025mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Taro
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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 WaterWater +33.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.7%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +561.5%
Contains more OtherOther +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Taro
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Taro Opinion
Calories 17kcal 112kcal Taro
Protein 0.9g 1.5g Taro
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Taro
Vitamin C 2.8mg 4.5mg Taro
Net carbs 0.9g 22.36g Taro
Carbs 4g 26.46g Taro
Magnesium 10mg 33mg Taro
Calcium 19mg 43mg Taro
Potassium 211mg 591mg Taro
Iron 0.24mg 0.55mg Taro
Sugar 0.4g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 4.1g Taro
Copper 0.051mg 0.172mg Taro
Zinc 0.16mg 0.23mg Taro
Phosphorus 26mg 84mg Taro
Sodium 2mg 11mg Chicory
Vitamin A 29IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Manganese 0.1mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.025mg Chicory
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.283mg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Folate 37µg 22µg Chicory
Choline 17.3mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.041g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.083g Taro
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.025mg 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.054mg
Leucine 0.039mg 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.035mg 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.005mg 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.041mg 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.015mg 0.034mg Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory 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
6%
Chicory
17%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory 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 ($)

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.