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Rum vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rum and Taro different?

  • Taro is higher than Rum in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E , Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Taro covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 22% more than Rum.

Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof and Taro, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Rum
1
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9
Taro
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +358.3%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1580%
Contains more Potassium +29450%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +244%
Contains more Manganese +2027.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 5% 0% 3% 1% 1% 2% 17% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +358.3%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1580%
Contains more Potassium +29450%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +244%
Contains more Manganese +2027.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Rum
0
:
10
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rum
1
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4
Taro
Contains more Other +2683.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 70.64
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 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 Other +2683.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 70.64

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rum Taro Opinion
Net carbs 0g 22.36g Taro
Protein 0g 1.5g Taro
Fats 0g 0.2g Taro
Carbs 0g 26.46g Taro
Calories 231kcal 112kcal Rum
Sugar 0g 0.4g Rum
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 0mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.12mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 0mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 5mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 2mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 1mg 11mg Rum
Zinc 0.07mg 0.23mg Taro
Copper 0.05mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.018mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.025mg Taro
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 0µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 0µg 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0mg 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0mg 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0mg 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0mg 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0mg 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0mg 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0mg 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0mg 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0g 0.041g Rum
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rum 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
0%
Rum
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Rum
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rum
Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rum
Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rum
Rum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 ($)

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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.