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Nopales vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nopales and Taro

  • Nopales have more Calcium, and Vitamin C, while Taro have 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 4 times less Calcium than Nopales. Nopales contain 164mg of Calcium, while Taro contains 43mg.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 3.8%
Taro
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
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%
~equal in Iron ~0.55mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.23mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 31% 27% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
Taro
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 4.6% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +501.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.6%
Contains more FatsFats +122.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +694.6%
~equal in Other ~1.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
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.
Nopales Taro
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Taro Opinion
Calories 16kcal 112kcal Taro
Protein 1.32g 1.5g Taro
Fats 0.09g 0.2g Taro
Vitamin C 9.3mg 4.5mg Nopales
Net carbs 1.13g 22.36g Taro
Carbs 3.33g 26.46g Taro
Magnesium 52mg 33mg Nopales
Calcium 164mg 43mg Nopales
Potassium 257mg 591mg Taro
Iron 0.59mg 0.55mg Nopales
Sugar 1.15g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 2.2g 4.1g Taro
Copper 0.052mg 0.172mg Taro
Zinc 0.25mg 0.23mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 84mg Taro
Sodium 21mg 11mg Taro
Vitamin A 457IU 76IU Nopales
Vitamin A 23µg 4µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0mg 2.38mg Taro
Manganese 0.457mg 0.383mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.025mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.283mg Taro
Vitamin K 5.3µg 1µg Nopales
Folate 3µg 22µg Taro
Choline 7.3mg 17.3mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.041g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.016g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.083g Taro
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.04mg 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.077mg 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.059mg 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.015mg 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.059mg 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.025mg 0.034mg Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nopales Taro
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Nopales
17%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales
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.

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.