Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taro, shoots, cooked, with salt and sweet potato?
- Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt is higher in vitamin C, yet sweet potato is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, and manganese.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 283% more.
- Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt has 8 times more vitamin C than sweet potato. While taro, shoots, cooked, with salt has 18.9mg of vitamin C, sweet potato has only 2.4mg.
- The amount of sodium in sweet potato is lower.
We used Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared types in this article.
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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 | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +98.5% |
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 | +687.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +952.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
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:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +530.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
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
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.7% |
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 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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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 709µg | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 18.9mg | 2.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.076mg | 0.8mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Sodium | 238mg | 55mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.209mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.19g | 20.12g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.13mg | 0.258mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.151mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Calories | 14kcal | 86kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.73g | 1.57g | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 0.557mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.053mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.08g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.19g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Potassium | 344mg | 337mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.18g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 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
10%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato 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.