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Taro vs. Enoki mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro and Enoki mushrooms different?

  • Taro is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, and Potassium, while Enoki mushrooms are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Enoki mushrooms covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 40% more than Taro.
  • Taro contains 238 times more Vitamin E than Enoki mushrooms. Taro contains 2.38mg of Vitamin E , while Enoki mushrooms contain 0.01mg.

Taro, raw and Mushrooms, enoki, 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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +64.6%
Contains more Copper +60.7%
Contains more Manganese +410.7%
Contains more Iron +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +182.6%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 44% 12% 45% 32% 1% 18% 36% 10% 12%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +64.6%
Contains more Copper +60.7%
Contains more Manganese +410.7%
Contains more Iron +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +182.6%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1072%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +345.5%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 3% 0% 57% 47% 132% 81% 24% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1072%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +345.5%
Contains more Folate +118.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +238.8%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +77.3%
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Water +25.1%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.66 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 7.81 g
Water: 88.34 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +238.8%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +77.3%
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Water +25.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
18% 82%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Enoki mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 5.11g Taro
Protein 1.5g 2.66g Enoki mushrooms
Fats 0.2g 0.29g Enoki mushrooms
Carbs 26.46g 7.81g Taro
Calories 112kcal 37kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g 0.22g Enoki mushrooms
Fiber 4.1g 2.7g Taro
Calcium 43mg 0mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 1.15mg Enoki mushrooms
Magnesium 33mg 16mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 105mg Enoki mushrooms
Potassium 591mg 359mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 3mg Enoki mushrooms
Zinc 0.23mg 0.65mg Enoki mushrooms
Copper 0.172mg 0.107mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.075mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin A 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.01mg Taro
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.225mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.2mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 7.032mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 1.35mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.1mg Taro
Folate 22µg 48µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin K 1µg 0µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.04mg Enoki mushrooms
Threonine 0.069mg 0.11mg Enoki mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.09mg Enoki mushrooms
Leucine 0.111mg 0.13mg Enoki mushrooms
Lysine 0.067mg 0.13mg Enoki mushrooms
Methionine 0.02mg 0.03mg Enoki mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.15mg Enoki mushrooms
Valine 0.082mg 0.23mg Enoki mushrooms
Histidine 0.034mg 0.07mg Enoki mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.02g Enoki mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.09g Enoki mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Enoki mushrooms
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
31%
Enoki mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
21%
Enoki mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms 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 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. Enoki mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169382/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.