Smoothie vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between smoothie and taro
- Smoothie is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B12, yet taro is higher in potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6.
- Smoothie covers your daily vitamin C needs 22% more than taro.
- The amount of sugar in taro is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 PotassiumPotassium | +2362.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +266.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +444.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +436.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +245.1% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +224.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 37kcal | 112kcal |
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| Protein | 1.22g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 4.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.16g | 22.36g |
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| Carbs | 8.16g | 26.46g |
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| Magnesium | 33mg |
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| Calcium | 41mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 591mg |
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| Iron | 0.15mg | 0.55mg |
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| Sugar | 7.35g | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g |
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| Copper | 0.172mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg |
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| Sodium | 29mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 408IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.816mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg |
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| Folate | 22µg |
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| Choline | 17.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
2%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 ($)