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Ginger vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ginger and Taro

  • Ginger is richer in Copper, yet Taro is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Taro is 14% higher.

Food types used in this article are Ginger root, 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.
Ginger
Ginger
4
:
5
Taro
Taro
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%
Contains more Copper +31.4%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Manganese +67.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%
Contains more Copper +31.4%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Manganese +67.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Ginger
Ginger
3
:
7
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +815.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.5
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Taro
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 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +815.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
3
:
2
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +48.9%
Contains more Other +55.8%
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Taro
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 +21.3%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +48.9%
Contains more Other +55.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Taro Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 22.36g Taro
Protein 1.82g 1.5g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.2g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 26.46g Taro
Calories 80kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 1.7g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 2g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 16mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.6mg 0.55mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 33mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 415mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 13mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.34mg 0.23mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg 0.172mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 5mg 4.5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.025mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.6mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 11µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.036mg 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.074mg 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.057mg 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.013mg 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.073mg 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.03mg 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.016g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.083g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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.

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.