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Taro vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between taro and bockwurst

  • Taro is richer in vitamin E, yet bockwurst is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for bockwurst is 58% higher.
  • Taro contains 6 times more vitamin E than bockwurst. Taro contains 2.38mg of vitamin E, while bockwurst contains 0.38mg.
  • Taro contains less sodium.
  • Bockwurst has a lower glycemic index than taro.

Food types used in this article are Taro, raw and Bockwurst, pork, veal, 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.
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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +72%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124%
Contains more IronIron +109.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1514.3%
~equal in Calcium ~41mg

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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +526.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +832%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +836%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6920%
Contains more CholineCholine +168.2%
~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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +796.9%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +835.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12835%
Contains more OtherOther +123.3%

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
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82012.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2704.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1µg 70.2µg 58%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 153mg 55%
Saturated fat 0.041g 10.256g 46%
Fats 0.2g 25.87g 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.86µg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 13.138g 33%
Sodium 11mg 756mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 5.616mg 31%
Protein 1.5g 14.03g 25%
Selenium 0.7µg 11.3µg 19%
Zinc 0.23mg 2.07mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.233mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 2.328g 15%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.38mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.891mg 12%
Fiber 4.1g 1g 12%
Phosphorus 84mg 169mg 12%
Potassium 591mg 270mg 9%
Manganese 0.383mg 0.171mg 9%
Calories 112kcal 301kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.193mg 8%
Carbs 26.46g 2.95g 8%
Iron 0.55mg 1.15mg 8%
Copper 0.172mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.378mg 7%
Choline 17.3mg 46.4mg 5%
Magnesium 33mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin A 4µg 15µg 1%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 3.2mg 1%
Folate 22µg 17µg 1%
Net carbs 22.36g 1.95g N/A
Calcium 43mg 41mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 1.33g N/A
Threonine 0.069mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 0.111mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.082mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Bockwurst
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
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.