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Taro vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between taro and corned beef

  • Taro is higher in fiber and manganese, yet corned beef is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Corned beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 68% more than taro.
  • The amount of sodium in taro is lower.
  • The glycemic index of corned beef is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Taro, raw and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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.
Taro
Taro
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +437.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +307.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1640.9%
Contains more IronIron +238.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1891.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4585.7%

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.
Taro
Taro
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1.3% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +405%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5529.8%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1111.3%
Contains more FatsFats +9390%
Contains more OtherOther +115.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57525%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +707.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taro Corned beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Selenium 0.7µg 32.8µg 58%
Sodium 11mg 973mg 42%
Zinc 0.23mg 4.58mg 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg 33%
Protein 1.5g 18.17g 33%
Saturated fat 0.041g 6.34g 29%
Fats 0.2g 18.98g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 9.22g 23%
Iron 0.55mg 1.86mg 16%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Manganese 0.383mg 0.022mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.16mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 3.03mg 15%
Potassium 591mg 145mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.17mg 11%
Carbs 26.46g 0.47g 9%
Choline 17.3mg 69.2mg 9%
Calories 112kcal 251kcal 7%
Phosphorus 84mg 125mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.026mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg 5%
Magnesium 33mg 12mg 5%
Calcium 43mg 8mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.23mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.67g 4%
Folate 22µg 6µg 4%
Copper 0.172mg 0.154mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.42mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 22.36g 0.47g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 1µg 1.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.069mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 0.111mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.082mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Corned beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Taro
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 962mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.299g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/nutrients
  2. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.