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Garden rhubarb vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Garden rhubarb and Taro

  • Garden rhubarb is higher in Vitamin K, yet Taro is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Garden rhubarb covers your daily Vitamin K needs 24% more than Taro.

Food varieties used in this article are Rhubarb, raw 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 Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +105.2%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +719%
Contains more Manganese +95.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 9% 9% 6% 26% 1% 3% 7% 26% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +105.2%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +719%
Contains more Manganese +95.4%

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 A +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +2830%
Contains more Vitamin E +781.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1079.2%
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 7% 6% 0% 27% 5% 7% 6% 6% 6% 6% 0% 74%
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 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +2830%
Contains more Vitamin E +781.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1079.2%
Contains more Folate +214.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.5%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +482.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 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 Water +32.5%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +482.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.6%
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.099 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden rhubarb Taro Opinion
Net carbs 2.74g 22.36g Taro
Protein 0.9g 1.5g Taro
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 4.54g 26.46g Taro
Calories 21kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 1.1g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 1.8g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 86mg 43mg Garden rhubarb
Iron 0.22mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 12mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 14mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 288mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 4mg 11mg Garden rhubarb
Zinc 0.1mg 0.23mg Taro
Copper 0.021mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.196mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 1.1µg 0.7µg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A 102IU 76IU Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 4µg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 8mg 4.5mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.025mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.085mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 7µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 29.3µg 1µg Garden rhubarb
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.039g 0.016g Garden rhubarb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.099g 0.083g Garden rhubarb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden rhubarb Taro
Low Fats diet Equal
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
12%
Garden rhubarb
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Garden rhubarb
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/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.