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Taro vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taro and Cardoon

  • Taro has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Manganese, however, Cardoon is richer in Folate, and Copper.
  • Taro covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 13% more than Cardoon.
  • Cardoon has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Taro. Taro has 0.095mg of Vitamin B1, while Cardoon has 0.02mg.
  • Taro contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Cardoon, 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
6
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Contains more Phosphorus +265.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +49.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +62.8%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Copper +34.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +49.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +62.8%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Copper +34.3%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +209.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +209.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
4
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Contains more Protein +114.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +550.1%
Contains more Water +33.1%
Equal in Other - 1.13
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +114.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +550.1%
Contains more Water +33.1%
Equal in Other - 1.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 2.47g Taro
Protein 1.5g 0.7g Taro
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Taro
Carbs 26.46g 4.07g Taro
Calories 112kcal 17kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Cardoon
Fiber 4.1g 1.6g Taro
Calcium 43mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.55mg 0.7mg Cardoon
Magnesium 33mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 84mg 23mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 400mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 170mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.17mg Taro
Copper 0.172mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.383mg 0.256mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 2mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.02mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.03mg Cardoon
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.3mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.116mg Taro
Folate 22µg 68µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.041g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Cardoon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Taro
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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 ($)
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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.