Taro vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taro and chinese broccoli?
- Taro is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin E, copper, potassium, and fiber; however, chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
- Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 70% more.
- Chinese broccoli contains 5 times less vitamin E than taro. Taro contains 2.38mg of vitamin E, while chinese broccoli contains 0.48mg.
- Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than taro (54).
We used Taro, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types 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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +132.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +395.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +304.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +526.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +484% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8380% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +594.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +260% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +212.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +297.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 84.8µg | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 28.2mg | 26% |
| Folate | 22µg | 99µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.07mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.48mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.061mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 261mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.146mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 3.81g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 41mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 100mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.5g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.264mg | 5% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 22kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.159mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.14g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.437mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 25.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 1.31g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.84g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
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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%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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