Taro vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and chestnut different?
- Chestnut has more copper, vitamin C, manganese, iron, and vitamin B2 than taro.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chestnut is 33% higher.
Taro, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed are the varieties 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 less SodiumSodium | -59.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21% |
| Contains more IronIron | +214.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +174.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123% |
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 AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +493.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +316% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +69% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +590% |
~equal in
Carbs
~27.76g
~equal in
Water
~68.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2875% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +556.6% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.472mg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 26.7mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.854mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.73mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.104mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.148mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.233mg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 715mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.545g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 99mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.38g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.476g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.731mg | 1% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 131kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 27.76g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Calcium | 43mg | 46mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.219g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.