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Potato pancake vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato pancake and Taro

  • Potato pancake has more Vitamin C, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Potato pancake covers your daily Sodium needs 33% more than Taro.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato pancakes 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 Iron +203.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains more Zinc +204.3%
Contains more Selenium +1171.4%
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Manganese +47.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Potassium - 591
Equal in Copper - 0.172
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +203.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains more Zinc +204.3%
Contains more Selenium +1171.4%
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Manganese +47.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Potassium - 591
Equal in Copper - 0.172

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 A +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +592%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Folate +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +170%
Contains more Vitamin E +934.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
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 A +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +592%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Folate +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +170%
Contains more Vitamin E +934.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +305.3%
Contains more Fats +7280%
Contains more Other +198.3%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Equal in Carbs - 26.46
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 +305.3%
Contains more Fats +7280%
Contains more Other +198.3%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Equal in Carbs - 26.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23212.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8955.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23212.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8955.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Taro Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 22.36g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 1.5g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.2g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 26.46g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 112kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 3.3g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 32mg 43mg Taro
Iron 1.67mg 0.55mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 33mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 84mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 591mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.7mg 0.23mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.172mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 8.9µg 0.7µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 76IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 4µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 4.5mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.095mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.025mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.303mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.283mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 22µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.023mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.069mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.054mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.111mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.067mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.02mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.082mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg 0.082mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.034mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.041g Taro
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.016g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.083g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake 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%
Potato pancake
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.