Taro vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between taro and crab stick?
- Taro is richer in manganese, copper, potassium, vitamin E, fiber, and vitamin B6, while crab stick is higher in selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Crab stick's daily need coverage for selenium is 39% higher.
- Crab stick has 35 times less manganese than taro. Taro has 0.383mg of manganese, while crab stick has 0.011mg.
- Taro is lower in sodium.
We used Taro, raw and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types in this comparison.
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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 | +230.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +556.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +437.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3381.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +235.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3085.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +408% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.3% |
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Water
~74.66g
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
0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.143 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1618.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 22.3µg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 282mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.57µg | 24% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 529mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.011mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.032mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 90mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.17mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.5g | 14% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 7.62g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.13mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 15g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 95kcal | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.275g | 1% |
| Starch | 3.5g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.216g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.46g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 14.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 6.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.143g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | N/A |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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.