Edamame vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between edamame and taro
- Edamame has more folate, manganese, iron, vitamin K, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, taro is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin E.
- Edamame covers your daily folate needs 72% more than taro.
- Taro has 27 times less vitamin K than edamame. Edamame has 26.7µg of vitamin K, while taro has 1µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +93.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +312.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +495.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +167.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2570% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1313.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +225.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +694% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +197% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7912.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2497.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 311µg | 22µg | 72% |
| Manganese | 1.024mg | 0.383mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.55mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 26.7µg | 1µg | 21% |
| Protein | 11.91g | 1.5g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.345mg | 0.172mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.283mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.156g | 0.083g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 169mg | 84mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.68mg | 2.38mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.025mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 0.23mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.095mg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.2g | 0.2g | 8% |
| Choline | 56.3mg | 17.3mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 33mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 8.91g | 26.46g | 6% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 591mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5.2g | 4.1g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.282g | 0.016g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.62g | 0.041g | 3% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 4.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.395mg | 0.303mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.915mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Starch | 1.51g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 112kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.71g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.126mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.331mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.3mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.745mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.745mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.141mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.324mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.267mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.358g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.789g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.579g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)