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Chocolate vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate and Taro

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Fiber, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E .
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 95% more than Taro.
  • Taro has 452 times less Saturated Fat than Chocolate. Chocolate has 18.519g of Saturated Fat, while Taro has 0.041g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 +30.2%
Contains more Iron +1358.2%
Contains more Magnesium +342.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +773.9%
Contains more Copper +497.7%
Contains more Manganese +270.5%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Equal in Potassium - 591
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Iron +1358.2%
Contains more Magnesium +342.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +773.9%
Contains more Copper +497.7%
Contains more Manganese +270.5%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Equal in Potassium - 591

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +710%
Contains more Vitamin A +52%
Contains more Vitamin E +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.303
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +710%
Contains more Vitamin A +52%
Contains more Vitamin E +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.303

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Protein +225.3%
Contains more Fats +15540%
Contains more Carbs +131.2%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Contains more Water +7182.5%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Protein +225.3%
Contains more Fats +15540%
Contains more Carbs +131.2%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Contains more Water +7182.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1215.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1215.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Taro Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 22.36g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 1.5g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.2g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 26.46g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 112kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 7g 4.1g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 43mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.55mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 33mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 84mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 24mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 2.01mg 0.23mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.172mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.383mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0.54mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.6mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 1µg Chocolate
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
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Taro
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Taro
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.041g Taro
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.016g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.083g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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%
Chocolate
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.478g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.