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Honey vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Honey and Taro

  • Taro is richer than Honey in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Potassium, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Taro is 20% higher.

Food types used in this article are Honey 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.
Honey
Honey
2
:
8
Taro
Taro
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +1550%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Potassium +1036.5%
Contains more Copper +377.8%
Contains more Manganese +378.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.23
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +1550%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Potassium +1036.5%
Contains more Copper +377.8%
Contains more Manganese +378.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.23

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.
Honey
Honey
1
:
9
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +345.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1079.2%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
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 B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +345.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1079.2%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
Honey
1
:
4
Taro
Taro
Contains more Carbs +211.4%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +313.1%
Contains more Other +500%
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 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 Carbs +211.4%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +313.1%
Contains more Other +500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Taro Opinion
Net carbs 82.2g 22.36g Honey
Protein 0.3g 1.5g Taro
Fats 0g 0.2g Taro
Carbs 82.4g 26.46g Honey
Calories 304kcal 112kcal Honey
Fructose 40.94g Honey
Sugar 82.12g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 0.2g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 6mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.42mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 2mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 4mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 52mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 4mg 11mg Honey
Zinc 0.22mg 0.23mg Taro
Copper 0.036mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.08mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Honey
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.025mg Honey
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 2µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 0µg 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.004mg 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.01mg 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.008mg 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.001mg 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.009mg 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.001mg 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0g 0.041g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Honey 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
2%
Honey
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.