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Taro vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taro and barbecue chicken different?

  • Taro is higher in manganese and fiber; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for barbecue chicken is 42% higher.
  • Taro has less saturated fat.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than taro (54).

Taro, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Taro
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7560%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +673.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3042.9%

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.
Taro
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1.3% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +808%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +855.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +263.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21950%
Contains more WaterWater +15%
Contains more OtherOther +36.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1400.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7440%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40187.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2355.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taro Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Protein 1.5g 22.51g 42%
Selenium 0.7µg 22µg 39%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 5.732mg 32%
Fats 0.2g 15.08g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Phosphorus 84mg 218mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.041g 3.927g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 6.446g 16%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Manganese 0.383mg 0.005mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.227mg 16%
Zinc 0.23mg 1.78mg 14%
Sodium 11mg 335mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 2.038g 13%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.46mg 13%
Copper 0.172mg 0.077mg 11%
Potassium 591mg 255mg 10%
Carbs 26.46g 0.12g 9%
Choline 17.3mg 62.9mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.191mg 7%
Calories 112kcal 226kcal 6%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg 5%
Iron 0.55mg 0.95mg 5%
Folate 22µg 8µg 4%
Magnesium 33mg 21mg 3%
Calcium 43mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.152mg 3%
Vitamin A 4µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin K 1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 22.36g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.069mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.111mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.082mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Barbecue chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Taro
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.886g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.