Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taro, shoots, cooked, with salt and cassava
- Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt contains less manganese and folate than cassava.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cassava is 11% higher.
- Cassava has 17 times less sodium than taro, shoots, cooked, with salt. Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt has 238mg of sodium, while cassava has 14mg.
Food types used in this article are Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt and Cassava, 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 | +26.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +195.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +128.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
3.19 g
Water:
95.3 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1093.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 3.19g | 38.06g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.13mg | 0.384mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 14mg | 10% |
| Calories | 14kcal | 160kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.087mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 271mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 18.9mg | 20.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.088mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.73g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.076mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.08g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.19g | 36.26g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.053mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 0.854mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.075g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.