Garlic vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between garlic and taro
- Garlic has more vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, selenium, iron, copper, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, taro is higher in vitamin E.
- Garlic covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 73% more than taro.
- Garlic has 20 times more selenium than taro. While garlic has 14.2µg of selenium, taro has only 0.7µg.
- The glycemic index of taro is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Garlic, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +320.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +404.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +336.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1928.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
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 | +593.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +336.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +70% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2875% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +324% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.283mg | 73% |
| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.383mg | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 4.5mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 14.2µg | 0.7µg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 2.38mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.172mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 43mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 0.55mg | 14% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 1.5g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 84mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.095mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 4.1g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.025mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.303mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 591mg | 6% |
| Folate | 3µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 112kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 33.06g | 26.46g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.083g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 17.3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 30.96g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)