Sweet potato vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sweet potato and Taro
- Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, yet Taro is higher in Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
- Sweet potato covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 78% more than Taro.
- Sweet potato contains 10 times more Sugar than Taro. While Sweet potato contains 4.18g of Sugar, Taro contains only 0.4g.
Food varieties used in this article are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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.
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Iron
+10.9%
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Zinc
+30.4%
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Calcium
+43.3%
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Magnesium
+32%
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Phosphorus
+78.7%
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Potassium
+75.4%
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Sodium
-80%
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Copper
+13.9%
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Manganese
+48.4%
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Selenium
+16.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
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Iron
+10.9%
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Zinc
+30.4%
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Calcium
+43.3%
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Magnesium
+32%
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Phosphorus
+78.7%
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Potassium
+75.4%
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Sodium
-80%
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Copper
+13.9%
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Manganese
+48.4%
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Selenium
+16.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
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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Vitamin A
+18567.1%
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Vitamin B2
+144%
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Vitamin B5
+164%
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Vitamin K
+80%
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Vitamin E
+815.4%
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Vitamin C
+87.5%
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Vitamin B1
+21.8%
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Vitamin B6
+35.4%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6
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Vitamin A
+18567.1%
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Vitamin B2
+144%
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Vitamin B5
+164%
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Vitamin K
+80%
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Vitamin E
+815.4%
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Vitamin C
+87.5%
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Vitamin B1
+21.8%
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Vitamin B6
+35.4%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+300%
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Carbs
+31.5%
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Other
+22.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
Equal in Water - 70.64
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
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Fats
+300%
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Carbs
+31.5%
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+22.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
Equal in Water - 70.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-56.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+492.9%
Saturated Fat:
0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.014 g
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.083 g
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Saturated Fat
-56.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+492.9%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 17.12g | 22.36g |
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| Protein | 1.57g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 0.05g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 20.12g | 26.46g |
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| Calories | 86kcal | 112kcal |
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| Starch | 12.65g |
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| Fructose | 0.7g |
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| Sugar | 4.18g | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 4.1g |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 43mg |
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| Iron | 0.61mg | 0.55mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 47mg | 84mg |
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| Potassium | 337mg | 591mg |
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| Sodium | 55mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.172mg |
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| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.383mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 14187IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 709µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.303mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.283mg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.034mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.083g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
85%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.