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Ground beef vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ground beef and Taro

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Taro is higher in Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 104% more than Taro.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 Iron +312.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Contains more Zinc +2439.1%
Contains more Selenium +2628.6%
Contains more Calcium +30.3%
Contains more Magnesium +94.1%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Manganese +4155.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +312.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Contains more Zinc +2439.1%
Contains more Selenium +2628.6%
Contains more Calcium +30.3%
Contains more Magnesium +94.1%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Manganese +4155.6%

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 B2 +584%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +190%
Contains more Vitamin A +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 B2 +584%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +190%
Contains more Vitamin A +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1491.3%
Contains more Fats +7585%
Contains more Other +99.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +1491.3%
Contains more Fats +7585%
Contains more Other +99.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45662.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +391.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45662.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +391.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Taro Opinion
Net carbs 0g 22.36g Taro
Protein 23.87g 1.5g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 0.2g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 26.46g Taro
Calories 241kcal 112kcal Ground beef
Sugar 0g 0.4g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 33mg 43mg Taro
Iron 2.27mg 0.55mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 166mg 84mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 73mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 5.84mg 0.23mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.009mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 19.1µg 0.7µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0.12mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.025mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.6mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.303mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.283mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 1µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.023mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.069mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.054mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.111mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.067mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.02mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.082mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.082mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.034mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Taro
Trans Fat 1.173g 0g Taro
Saturated Fat 6.073g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 0.016g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.083g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.