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Durian vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Durian and Taro

  • Durian has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, however, Taro is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Durian covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 23% more than Taro.
  • Taro has 8 times less Vitamin B2 than Durian. Durian has 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, while Taro has 0.025mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Durian, raw or frozen 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.
Durian
3
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7
Taro
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Contains more Copper +20.3%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +27.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains more Manganese +17.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 22% 17% 39% 1% 8% 69% 43% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Contains more Copper +20.3%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +27.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains more Manganese +17.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 33

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.
Durian
6
:
5
Taro
Contains more Vitamin C +337.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 66% 94% 47% 21% 14% 73% 27% 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 C +337.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
2
:
3
Taro
Contains more Fats +2565%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
Equal in Carbs - 26.46
Equal in Water - 70.64
Equal in Other - 1.2
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 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 Fats +2565%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
Equal in Carbs - 26.46
Equal in Water - 70.64
Equal in Other - 1.2

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Taro Opinion
Net carbs 23.29g 22.36g Durian
Protein 1.47g 1.5g Taro
Fats 5.33g 0.2g Durian
Carbs 27.09g 26.46g Durian
Calories 147kcal 112kcal Durian
Sugar 0.4g Durian
Fiber 3.8g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 6mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.43mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 30mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 39mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 436mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 2mg 11mg Durian
Zinc 0.28mg 0.23mg Durian
Copper 0.207mg 0.172mg Durian
Manganese 0.325mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 44IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 19.7mg 4.5mg Durian
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.095mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.025mg Durian
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 0.6mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0.283mg Durian
Folate 36µg 22µg Durian
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 0.041g Durian
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Durian 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
28%
Durian
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Durian
Durian is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.