Taro vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between taro and coconut
- Taro has more vitamin B6, vitamin E, and potassium; however, coconut has more manganese, copper, iron, fiber, selenium, and zinc.
- Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 148% more.
- Taro has 10 times more vitamin E than coconut. Taro has 2.38mg of vitamin E, while coconut has 0.24mg.
- Taro is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Taro, raw and Nuts, coconut meat, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +207.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45% |
| Contains more IronIron | +341.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +378.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +291.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1342.9% |
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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +891.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +424.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16645% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8806.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +341% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 29.698g | 135% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 33.49g | 51% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 1.5mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.435mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.43mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 9g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.054mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 10.1µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.24mg | 14% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 354kcal | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 1.1mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 356mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 15.23g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 1.425g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 113mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.33g | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.366g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 3.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
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
17%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.657g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)