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Taro vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taro and Eggnog

  • Taro is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Potassium, yet Eggnog is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Eggnog covers your daily Cholesterol needs 20% more than Taro.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taro is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Taro, raw and Eggnog.

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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
6
:
4
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +258.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Copper +1223.1%
Contains more Manganese +7560%
Contains more Calcium +202.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Eggnog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +258.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Copper +1223.1%
Contains more Manganese +7560%
Contains more Calcium +202.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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
7
:
5
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Eggnog
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
2
:
3
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Carbs +228.7%
Contains more Other +79.1%
Contains more Protein +203.3%
Contains more Fats +1995%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Eggnog
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Carbs +228.7%
Contains more Other +79.1%
Contains more Protein +203.3%
Contains more Fats +1995%
Contains more Water +16.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
1
:
2
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8037.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.6%
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Eggnog
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8037.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 8.05g Taro
Protein 1.5g 4.55g Eggnog
Fats 0.2g 4.19g Eggnog
Carbs 26.46g 8.05g Taro
Calories 112kcal 88kcal Taro
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 0.4g 8.05g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 0g Taro
Calcium 43mg 130mg Eggnog
Iron 0.55mg 0.2mg Taro
Magnesium 33mg 19mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 109mg Eggnog
Potassium 591mg 165mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 54mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.46mg Eggnog
Copper 0.172mg 0.013mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.005mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 4.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 76IU 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.21mg Taro
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 4.5mg 1.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.034mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.105mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.05mg Taro
Folate 22µg 1µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 1µg 0.3µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.069mg 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.111mg 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.067mg 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.02mg 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.082mg 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.034mg 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 2.591g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 1.302g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.198g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Eggnog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Taro
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.