Taro vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Taro and Artichoke
- Taro is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Manganese, yet Artichoke is higher in Folate, Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, and Magnesium.
- Taro covers your daily Vitamin E needs 15% more than Artichoke.
- Taro contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Artichoke. While Taro contains 0.283mg of Vitamin B6, Artichoke contains only 0.116mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Taro, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 | +59.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113% |
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 | +484.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1152.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +164% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1380% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +209.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +98.8% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +220% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -12.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 112kcal | 47kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 3.27g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 11.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 5.11g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 10.51g |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 370mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.28mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.99g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.231mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 90mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.256mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.046mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.338mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 14.8µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 68µg |
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| Choline | 17.3mg | 34.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.036g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.064g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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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
17%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
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.