Taro vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between taro and chocolate
- Taro has more vitamin B6 and vitamin E; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and fiber.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 95% more than taro.
- Chocolate has 7 times less Vitamin B6 than taro. Taro has 0.283mg of Vitamin B6, while chocolate has 0.042mg.
- Taro contains less saturated Fat.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taro is 54, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | -54.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +342.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1358.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +497.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +773.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +270.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +328.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +340.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +573.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +710% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +7182.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +225.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15540% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +59525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1215.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 112kcal | 546kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 31.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 54.17g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 61.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 559mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 8.02mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 8.1µg |
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| Folate | 22µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.112g |
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| Choline | 17.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.478g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals