Piña colada vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between piña colada and taro
- Piña colada is higher in manganese, yet taro is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin E, potassium, fiber, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Taro covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 18% more than piña colada.
- Piña colada contains 40 times more saturated fat than taro. While piña colada contains 1.636g of saturated fat, taro contains only 0.041g.
- The glycemic index of piña colada is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe 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 less SodiumSodium | -45.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +312.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +437.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +732.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1100% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +227.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +408.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +396.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +528.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.42 g
Fats:
1.88 g
Carbs:
22.66 g
Water:
64.99 g
Other:
10.05 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +840% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +737.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +257.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
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Water
~70.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.636 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 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 | +412.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.5% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.283mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 2.38mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 591mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 4.1g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 84mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.172mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.636g | 0.041g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.095mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.383mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 0.303mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.55mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.118mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 112kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 1.88g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.42g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.017mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 22.66g | 26.46g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 4.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 22.33g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.083g | 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% |
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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
4%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.595g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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 ($)