Taro vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Taro and Banana different?
- Taro is richer in Vitamin E, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, while Banana is higher in Vitamin B6.
- Taro covers your daily need of Vitamin E 15% more than Banana.
- Taro contains 9 times more Calcium than Banana. Taro contains 43mg of Calcium, while Banana contains 5mg.
Taro, raw and Bananas, raw types were 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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +760% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +281.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
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 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +206.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +192% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 112kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.09g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 8.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 20.24g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 22.84g |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 358mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.26mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 12.23g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.078mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.15mg |
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| Starch | 5.38g |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 22mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 64IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.27mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 17.3mg | 9.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.112g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.073g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.028mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.047mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.077mg |
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| Fructose | 4.85g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.