Taro vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and broccoli different?
- Taro is richer in copper, vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese, while broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin C, 94% more than taro.
- Taro contains 4 times more copper than broccoli. Taro contains 0.172mg of copper, while broccoli contains 0.049mg.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index (54) than broccoli (32).
Taro, raw and Broccoli, 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 | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +251% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +257.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +205.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1882.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +368% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10060% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +186.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +298.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.4% |
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Saturated fat
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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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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 89.2mg | 94% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 101.6µg | 84% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.049mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.78mg | 11% |
| Folate | 22µg | 63µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.175mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 316mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.21mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 6.64g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.117mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.573mg | 5% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 34kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.82g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Calcium | 43mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 18.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
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%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.