Nopales vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between nopales and taro
- Nopales have more calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin C, while taro has more vitamin B6, vitamin E, copper, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Taro's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 16% higher.
- Taro contains 6 times less vitamin A than nopales. Nopales contain 457IU of vitamin A, while taro contains 76IU.
- Nopales have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nopales is 7, while the glycemic index of taro is 54.
The food types used in this comparison are Nopales, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +281.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +230.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +425% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +430% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +691.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +304.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +137% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +694.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.283mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.38mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.172mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 43mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 84mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 591mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 4.1g | 8% |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 26.46g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.095mg | 7% |
| Folate | 3µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 112kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.383mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.303mg | 3% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 17.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.55mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.15g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.