Salsify vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between salsify and taro?
- Salsify is richer in vitamin B2, while taro is higher in vitamin E, copper, potassium, and manganese.
- Taro's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 15% higher.
- Taro has 7 times less sugar than salsify. Salsify has 2.9g of sugar, while taro has 0.4g.
We used Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +592% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1152.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +433.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.2% |
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Saturated fat
~0.041g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.38mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.172mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.025mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 591mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.383mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.283mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 84mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 15.36g | 26.46g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 4.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.095mg | 3% |
| Choline | 25.9mg | 17.3mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.73g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 112kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.392mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.276mg | 0.303mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 4.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.26g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.55mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
13%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify 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 contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.041 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)