Taro, tahitian, raw vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Taro, tahitian, raw and Cassava different?
- Taro, tahitian, raw is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Cassava is richer in Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Taro, tahitian, raw is 84% higher.
- Taro, tahitian, raw contains 102 times more Vitamin A than Cassava. While Taro, tahitian, raw contains 102µg of Vitamin A, Cassava contains only 1µg.
Taro, tahitian, raw and Cassava, raw are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +123.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +706.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +381.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +277.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.6% |
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 | +366% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15630.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +408.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.79 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
6.91 g
Water:
87.96 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +246.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +450.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +733.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.075g
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Calories | 44kcal | 160kcal |
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| Protein | 2.79g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.97g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 96mg | 20.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.91g | 36.26g |
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| Carbs | 6.91g | 38.06g |
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| Magnesium | 47mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 129mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 606mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 1.3mg | 0.27mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.071mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 45mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2045IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A | 102µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.157mg | 0.384mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.995mg | 0.854mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.124mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 23.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.197g | 0.074g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.078g | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.048g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.044mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg |
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| Valine | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.02mg |
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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
44%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro, tahitian, raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro, tahitian, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro, tahitian, raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro, tahitian, raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
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.