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Italian ice vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Italian ice and Taro different?

  • Taro has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Iron than Italian ice.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Taro is 22% higher.

Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared and Taro, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Calcium +4200%
Contains more Iron +511.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +9750%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +1620%
Contains more Manganese +1815%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
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 Calcium +4200%
Contains more Iron +511.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +9750%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +1620%
Contains more Manganese +1815%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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 A +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5960%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14050%
Contains more Folate +340%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
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 A +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5960%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14050%
Contains more Folate +340%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Protein +4900%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +96%
Contains more Other +2300%
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 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 Water +22.3%
Contains more Protein +4900%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +96%
Contains more Other +2300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Taro Opinion
Net carbs 13.5g 22.36g Taro
Protein 0.03g 1.5g Taro
Fats 0.02g 0.2g Taro
Carbs 13.5g 26.46g Taro
Calories 53kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Italian ice
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 1mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.09mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 0mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 0mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 6mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 4mg 11mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.03mg 0.23mg Taro
Copper 0.01mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.02mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 167IU 76IU Italian ice
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.025mg Taro
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 0.6mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 5µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0g 0.041g Italian ice
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
Italian ice 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
3%
Italian ice
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.