Taro vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taro and biscuits
- Taro is richer in vitamin B6 and potassium, yet biscuits are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for biscuits is 34% higher.
- Taro contains 8 times more vitamin B6 than biscuits. Taro contains 0.283mg of vitamin B6, while biscuits contain 0.035mg.
- Taro contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Taro, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +388.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +446.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +427.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2685.7% |
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 | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +708.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +274.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +391.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +177.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 19.5µg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.9mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 4.163g | 27% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 580mg | 25% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 16.3g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.356mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.31mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 4.324g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.035mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 235mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 6.93g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 2.949mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 121mg | 14% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 353kcal | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 164mg | 11% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 7g | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.5g | 10% |
| Folate | 22µg | 61µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.082mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 44.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +144.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +366.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8050% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43212.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4915.7% |
