Taro vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Taro and Drumstick tree different?
- Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, and Manganese, while Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
- Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 152% more than Taro.
- Taro contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Drumstick tree. Taro contains 0.283mg of Vitamin B6, while Drumstick tree contains 0.12mg.
Taro, raw and Drumstick pods, raw types were 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.
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Calcium
+43.3%
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Iron
+52.8%
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Phosphorus
+68%
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Potassium
+28.2%
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Sodium
-73.8%
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Copper
+104.8%
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Manganese
+47.9%
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Magnesium
+36.4%
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Zinc
+95.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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Calcium
+43.3%
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Iron
+52.8%
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Phosphorus
+68%
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Potassium
+28.2%
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Sodium
-73.8%
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Copper
+104.8%
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Manganese
+47.9%
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Magnesium
+36.4%
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Zinc
+95.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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.
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Vitamin B1
+79.2%
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Vitamin B6
+135.8%
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Vitamin C
+3033.3%
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Vitamin B2
+196%
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Vitamin B5
+162%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 74
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.62
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Vitamin B1
+79.2%
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Vitamin B6
+135.8%
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Vitamin C
+3033.3%
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Vitamin B2
+196%
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Vitamin B5
+162%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 74
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.62
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+210.2%
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Other
+23.7%
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Protein
+40%
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Water
+24.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
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Carbs
+210.2%
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+23.7%
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Protein
+40%
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+24.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2666.7%
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Saturated Fat
-19.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+537.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.083 g
Saturated Fat:
0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.003 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2666.7%
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Saturated Fat
-19.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+537.5%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 5.33g |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 2.1g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 8.53g |
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| Calories | 112kcal | 37kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.2g |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 30mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.36mg |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 45mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 461mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 42mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.45mg |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.084mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.259mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 74IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 4µg | |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 141mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.794mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.12mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 44µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg |
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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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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.033g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.102g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.003g |
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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
18%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.