Taro vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and chocolate cake different?
- Taro is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber; however, chocolate cake is richer in selenium, choline, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate cake is 27% higher.
- Taro contains 7 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate cake. While taro contains 0.283mg of vitamin B6, chocolate cake contains only 0.041mg.
- Taro has less sodium.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than taro (54).
Taro, raw and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +322.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1600% |
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 | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +590.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +752% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +642.2% |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +189.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +253.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7450% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
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
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37643.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3226.5% |
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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| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 5.43g | 24% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 15.1g | 23% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 128.4mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 11.9µg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.041mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 2.761g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 6.039g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.213mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 315mg | 13% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 371kcal | 13% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 140mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.61mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.6g | 10% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 53.4g | 9% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 5.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.141mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.28mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.207mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 106mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.137mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.389g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.