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Bran raw vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bran raw and Taro

  • Taro contains less Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B5 than Bran raw.
  • Bran raw's daily need coverage for Manganese is 228% higher.
  • Taro contains 65 times less Selenium than Bran raw. Bran raw contains 45.2µg of Selenium, while Taro contains 0.7µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Oat bran, 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.
Bran raw
Bran raw
9
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Calcium +34.9%
Contains more Iron +883.6%
Contains more Magnesium +612.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +1252.2%
Contains more Copper +134.3%
Contains more Manganese +1370%
Contains more Selenium +6357.1%
Equal in Potassium - 591
Bran raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 203% 168% 315% 50% 1% 85% 135% 735% 247%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +34.9%
Contains more Iron +883.6%
Contains more Magnesium +612.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +1252.2%
Contains more Copper +134.3%
Contains more Manganese +1370%
Contains more Selenium +6357.1%
Equal in Potassium - 591

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.
Bran raw
Bran raw
6
:
4
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +393.1%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.5%
Bran raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 39% 39% 0% 8%
Taro
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 B1 +1131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +393.1%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran raw
Bran raw
4
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +1053.3%
Contains more Fats +3415%
Contains more Carbs +150.3%
Contains more Other +141.7%
Contains more Water +978.5%
Bran raw
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +1053.3%
Contains more Fats +3415%
Contains more Carbs +150.3%
Contains more Other +141.7%
Contains more Water +978.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran raw
Bran raw
2
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3232.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Bran raw
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.766 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3232.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw Taro Opinion
Net carbs 50.82g 22.36g Bran raw
Protein 17.3g 1.5g Bran raw
Fats 7.03g 0.2g Bran raw
Carbs 66.22g 26.46g Bran raw
Calories 246kcal 112kcal Bran raw
Sugar 1.45g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 15.4g 4.1g Bran raw
Calcium 58mg 43mg Bran raw
Iron 5.41mg 0.55mg Bran raw
Magnesium 235mg 33mg Bran raw
Phosphorus 734mg 84mg Bran raw
Potassium 566mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 4mg 11mg Bran raw
Zinc 3.11mg 0.23mg Bran raw
Copper 0.403mg 0.172mg Bran raw
Manganese 5.63mg 0.383mg Bran raw
Selenium 45.2µg 0.7µg Bran raw
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 1.01mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.095mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.025mg Bran raw
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 0.6mg Bran raw
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.303mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 52µg 22µg Bran raw
Vitamin K 3.2µg 1µg Bran raw
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.023mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.502mg 0.069mg Bran raw
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.054mg Bran raw
Leucine 1.374mg 0.111mg Bran raw
Lysine 0.76mg 0.067mg Bran raw
Methionine 0.335mg 0.02mg Bran raw
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.082mg Bran raw
Valine 0.964mg 0.082mg Bran raw
Histidine 0.41mg 0.034mg Bran raw
Saturated Fat 1.328g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 0.016g Bran raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.083g Bran raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Taro
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
46%
Bran raw
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw 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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.