Egg white vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between egg whites and taro
- Egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2; however, taro has more vitamin B6, copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin E, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Egg whites' daily need coverage for selenium is 35% more.
- Egg whites have 18 times more vitamin B2 than taro. Egg whites have 0.439mg of vitamin B2, while taro has 0.025mg.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index than egg whites.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 SeleniumSelenium | +2757.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +514.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +262.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +587.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +647.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +666.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +460% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3381.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +1656% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5560% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1472.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +626.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3524.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 20µg | 0.7µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.439mg | 0.025mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0.283mg | 21% |
| Protein | 10.9g | 1.5g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.172mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.383mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.38mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 591mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 84mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 26.46g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.004mg | 0.095mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.55mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Folate | 4µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.105mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Choline | 1.1mg | 17.3mg | 3% |
| Calories | 52kcal | 112kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.303mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.083g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.71g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.449mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.661mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.016mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.806mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.399mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.686mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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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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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white 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)