Meatball vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between meatball and taro
- The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, folate, and choline in meatball is higher than in taro.
- Meatball covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 70% more than taro.
- Taro contains less sodium.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taro is 54, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless 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 IronIron | +292.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +682.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +309.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +228.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +887.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +752% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +254.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +411% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4400% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13575% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5521.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.095mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.172mg | 59% |
| Protein | 21g | 1.5g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 84mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 0.083g | 31% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 11mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 0.55mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 0.23mg | 14% |
| Folate | 78µg | 22µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.025mg | 14% |
| Fats | 9g | 0.2g | 14% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 17.3mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 0.6mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 591mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 0.041g | 6% |
| Carbs | 8g | 26.46g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.283mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 0.016g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.303mg | 4% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 112kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 2.38mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 4.1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
57%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 539mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball 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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.