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Potato salad vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato salad and Taro

  • Potato salad has more Selenium, and Vitamin C, however, Taro has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 23% more.
  • Potato salad has 48 times more Sodium than Taro. Potato salad has 529mg of Sodium, while Taro has 11mg.
  • Taro is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +34.8%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +132.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +45.8%
Contains more Manganese +279.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +34.8%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +132.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +45.8%
Contains more Manganese +279.2%

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 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.7%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
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 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.7%
Contains more Folate +214.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Fats +4000%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Contains more Carbs +136.9%
Equal in Water - 70.64
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +78.7%
Contains more Fats +4000%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Contains more Carbs +136.9%
Equal in Water - 70.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4402.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4402.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Taro Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 22.36g Taro
Protein 2.68g 1.5g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 0.2g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 26.46g Taro
Calories 143kcal 112kcal Potato salad
Sugar 0.4g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 19mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.65mg 0.55mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 52mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 254mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 529mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.31mg 0.23mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.101mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 4.1µg 0.7µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 76IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 4µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 10mg 4.5mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.025mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.6mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.303mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 7µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.023mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg 0.069mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.054mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0.111mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg 0.067mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.02mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.082mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg 0.082mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg 0.034mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.016g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.083g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.388g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.