True morels vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are true morels and taro different?
- True morels are richer in iron, copper, vitamin D, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese, while taro is higher in vitamin B6 and potassium.
- True morels cover your daily need for iron, 145% more than taro.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index (54) than true morels (32).
Mushrooms, morel, raw 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 IronIron | +2114.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +263.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +782.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +214.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +275.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +418.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +225% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +421.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 12.18mg | 0.55mg | 145% |
| Copper | 0.625mg | 0.172mg | 50% |
| Vitamin D | 206IU | 0IU | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 5.1µg | 0µg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 84mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 2.03mg | 0.23mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.025mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.136mg | 0.283mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.252mg | 0.6mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.587mg | 0.383mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 5.1g | 26.46g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 411mg | 591mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 4.1g | 5% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 112kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.303mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.12g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 0.083g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.069mg | 0.095mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2.3g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Calcium | 43mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 21mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.065g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.052g | 0.016g | 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% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | N/A |
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
19%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
True morels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins