Taro vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and barbecue sauce different?
- Taro is higher than barbecue sauce in vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, copper, potassium, vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Barbecue sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 44% more than taro.
- Taro contains 11 times more folate than barbecue sauce. Taro contains 22µg of folate, while barbecue sauce contains 2µg.
- Taro is lower in sodium.
Taro, raw and Sauce, barbecue 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 | +153.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +320% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +204% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
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 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +197.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +313% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +277.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +143.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +215% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +412.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.7% |
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Saturated fat
~0.045g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 11mg | 1027mg | 44% |
| Fructose | 14.17g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.075mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.9g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.8mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.126mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.072mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 232mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 20mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.023mg | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 40.77g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.164mg | 3% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 7.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.63g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.82g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 39.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 33.24g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.597mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.101g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.08g | N/A |
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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 1016mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)