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Red potato vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Red potato and Taro?

  • Red potato is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, while Taro is higher in Vitamin E , Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Taro's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 15% higher.
  • Taro has 3 times less Vitamin C than Red potato. Red potato has 12.6mg of Vitamin C, while Taro has 4.5mg.

We used Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked and Taro, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Red potato
Red potato
3
:
7
Taro
Taro
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Zinc +73.9%
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +121.4%
Equal in Potassium - 591
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.172
Red potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Zinc +73.9%
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +121.4%
Equal in Potassium - 591
Equal in Sodium - 11
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.
Red potato
Red potato
6
:
4
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +660%
Contains more Vitamin E +2875%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Red potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
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 C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +660%
Contains more Vitamin E +2875%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red potato
Red potato
3
:
2
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Equal in Water - 70.64
Equal in Other - 1.2
Red potato
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 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 +53.3%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Equal in Water - 70.64
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red potato
Red potato
1
:
2
Taro
Taro
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93%
Red potato
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Taro Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 22.36g Taro
Protein 2.3g 1.5g Red potato
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Taro
Carbs 19.59g 26.46g Taro
Calories 89kcal 112kcal Taro
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 1.8g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 9mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.7mg 0.55mg Red potato
Magnesium 28mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 72mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 545mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 12mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.4mg 0.23mg Red potato
Copper 0.174mg 0.172mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 10IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 12.6mg 4.5mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.025mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.6mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.303mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 27µg 22µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.023mg
Threonine 0.075mg 0.069mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.054mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.12mg 0.067mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg 0.02mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg 0.082mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg 0.082mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.034mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.041g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Red potato 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
17%
Red potato
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
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 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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.