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Maple sugar vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple sugar and Taro different?

  • Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, Zinc, and Iron, while Taro is higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily need of Manganese 176% more than Taro.
  • Maple sugar contains 26 times more Zinc than Taro. Maple sugar contains 6.06mg of Zinc, while Taro contains 0.23mg.

Sugars, maple and Taro, raw types were 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 more Calcium +109.3%
Contains more Iron +192.7%
Contains more Zinc +2534.8%
Contains more Manganese +1054.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2700%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains more Copper +73.7%
Equal in Sodium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +109.3%
Contains more Iron +192.7%
Contains more Zinc +2534.8%
Contains more Manganese +1054.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2700%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains more Copper +73.7%
Equal in Sodium - 11

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +531.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9333.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +531.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9333.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +243.5%
Contains more Protein +1400%
Contains more Water +783%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Carbs +243.5%
Contains more Protein +1400%
Contains more Water +783%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.5%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Taro Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 22.36g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 1.5g Taro
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 90.9g 26.46g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 112kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 90mg 43mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.55mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 3mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 274mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 11mg
Zinc 6.06mg 0.23mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 4.422mg 0.383mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.025mg Taro
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 0µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 0µg 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 0.036g 0.041g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.016g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.083g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Taro
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Maple sugar
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.