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 for taro is 14% higher.
- Ginger has a lower glycemic index than taro.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +168.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67.2% |
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 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +815.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2.38mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.283mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 4.1g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 84mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.383mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.095mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.172mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 591mg | 5% |
| Folate | 11µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 26.46g | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 17.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.303mg | 2% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 112kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.041g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 4.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 13mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +275% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +862.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.8% |
