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Papadum vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Papadum and Taro different?

  • Papadum is higher than Taro in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Papadum covers your daily need of Copper 92% more than Taro.
  • Papadum contains 159 times more Sodium than Taro. Papadum contains 1745mg of Sodium, while Taro contains 11mg.

Papad 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.
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Taro
Contains more Calcium +232.6%
Contains more Iron +1318.2%
Contains more Magnesium +721.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.2%
Contains more Zinc +1378.3%
Contains more Copper +480.2%
Contains more Manganese +307.8%
Contains more Selenium +1085.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 293% 194% 166% 89% 228% 93% 333% 204% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +232.6%
Contains more Iron +1318.2%
Contains more Magnesium +721.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.2%
Contains more Zinc +1378.3%
Contains more Copper +480.2%
Contains more Manganese +307.8%
Contains more Selenium +1085.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%

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.
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Taro
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +932%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.6%
Contains more Folate +895.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +52%
Contains more Vitamin E +4660%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 0% 70% 60% 28% 56% 66% 165% 0% 1%
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 +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +932%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.6%
Contains more Folate +895.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +52%
Contains more Vitamin E +4660%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Protein +1604%
Contains more Fats +1525%
Contains more Carbs +126.3%
Contains more Other +552.5%
Contains more Water +1924.1%
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
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 +1604%
Contains more Fats +1525%
Contains more Carbs +126.3%
Contains more Other +552.5%
Contains more Water +1924.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1283.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.148 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1283.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Taro Opinion
Net carbs 41.27g 22.36g Papadum
Protein 25.56g 1.5g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 0.2g Papadum
Carbs 59.87g 26.46g Papadum
Calories 371kcal 112kcal Papadum
Sugar 0g 0.4g Papadum
Fiber 18.6g 4.1g Papadum
Calcium 143mg 43mg Papadum
Iron 7.8mg 0.55mg Papadum
Magnesium 271mg 33mg Papadum
Phosphorus 385mg 84mg Papadum
Potassium 1000mg 591mg Papadum
Sodium 1745mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 3.4mg 0.23mg Papadum
Copper 0.998mg 0.172mg Papadum
Manganese 1.562mg 0.383mg Papadum
Selenium 8.3µg 0.7µg Papadum
Vitamin A 50IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 4µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.095mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.025mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 0.6mg Papadum
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.303mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.283mg Papadum
Folate 219µg 22µg Papadum
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.023mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg 0.069mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0.054mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg 0.111mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg 0.067mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg 0.02mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0.082mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg 0.082mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg 0.034mg Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 1.084g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g 0.016g Papadum
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 0.083g Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papadum Taro
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Papadum
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 1734mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.043g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.