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Spread vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spread and Taro

  • Spread has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Taro has more Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Spread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 47% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
Spread
3
:
7
Taro
Taro
Contains more Iron +43.6%
Contains more Zinc +343.5%
Contains more Selenium +1285.7%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +312.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Potassium +437.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +1373.1%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +43.6%
Contains more Zinc +343.5%
Contains more Selenium +1285.7%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +312.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Potassium +437.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +1373.1%

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.
Spread
Spread
8
:
4
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +436%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.8%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
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 A +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +436%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.8%
Contains more Folate +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
Spread
3
:
2
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +410.7%
Contains more Fats +8570%
Contains more Other +131.7%
Contains more Carbs +121.6%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Spread
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +410.7%
Contains more Fats +8570%
Contains more Other +131.7%
Contains more Carbs +121.6%
Contains more Water +17.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
Spread
2
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2990.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Spread
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2990.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Taro Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 22.36g Taro
Protein 7.66g 1.5g Spread
Fats 17.34g 0.2g Spread
Carbs 11.94g 26.46g Taro
Calories 235kcal 112kcal Spread
Sugar 0g 0.4g Spread
Fiber 0.2g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 12mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.79mg 0.55mg Spread
Magnesium 8mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 59mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 110mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 1013mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 1.02mg 0.23mg Spread
Copper 0.13mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.026mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 9.7µg 0.7µg Spread
Vitamin A 87IU 76IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 4µg Spread
Vitamin E 1.74mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.095mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.025mg Spread
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.6mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.303mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 2µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.023mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg 0.069mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.054mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg 0.111mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg 0.067mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg 0.02mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.082mg Spread
Valine 0.356mg 0.082mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg 0.034mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 5.977g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 0.016g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.083g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Taro
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 1002mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.936g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.