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Edible mushroom vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edible mushroom and Taro different?

  • Edible mushroom is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Selenium, while Taro is higher in Vitamin E , Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Edible mushroom covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 29% more than Taro.
  • Edible mushroom contains 13 times more Selenium than Taro. Edible mushroom contains 9.3µg of Selenium, while Taro contains 0.7µg.

Mushrooms, white, raw and Taro, raw types were 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.
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +126.1%
Contains more Copper +84.9%
Contains more Selenium +1228.6%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +85.8%
Contains more Manganese +714.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Equal in Phosphorus - 84
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +126.1%
Contains more Copper +84.9%
Contains more Selenium +1228.6%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +85.8%
Contains more Manganese +714.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Equal in Phosphorus - 84

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1508%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +501.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.1%
Contains more Folate +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1508%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +501.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.1%
Contains more Folate +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +106%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +711.7%
Contains more Other +39.5%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 +106%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +711.7%
Contains more Other +39.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Taro Opinion
Net carbs 2.26g 22.36g Taro
Protein 3.09g 1.5g Edible mushroom
Fats 0.34g 0.2g Edible mushroom
Carbs 3.26g 26.46g Taro
Calories 22kcal 112kcal Taro
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom
Sugar 1.98g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 1g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 3mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.5mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 9mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 86mg 84mg Edible mushroom
Potassium 318mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 5mg 11mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.52mg 0.23mg Edible mushroom
Copper 0.318mg 0.172mg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 9.3µg 0.7µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.025mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.6mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.303mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 17µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 0µg 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.023mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.107mg 0.069mg Edible mushroom
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.054mg Edible mushroom
Leucine 0.12mg 0.111mg Edible mushroom
Lysine 0.107mg 0.067mg Edible mushroom
Methionine 0.031mg 0.02mg Edible mushroom
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.082mg Edible mushroom
Valine 0.232mg 0.082mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.057mg 0.034mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.083g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
27%
Edible mushroom
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.