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Taro vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro and Mackerel different?

  • Taro is richer in Fiber, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than Taro.
  • Taro is lower in Saturated Fat.

Taro, raw and Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Taro
Taro
4
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6
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +72%
Contains more Calcium +53.5%
Contains more Iron +154.5%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.4%
Contains more Zinc +378.3%
Contains more Selenium +10385.7%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +72%
Contains more Calcium +53.5%
Contains more Iron +154.5%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.4%
Contains more Zinc +378.3%
Contains more Selenium +10385.7%

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
4
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +680%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.38
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +680%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Contains more Protein +1133.3%
Contains more Fats +12450%
Contains more Other +1016.7%
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Contains more Protein +1133.3%
Contains more Fats +12450%
Contains more Other +1016.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
1
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2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7381.9%
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7381.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 0g Taro
Protein 1.5g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 0.2g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 26.46g 0g Taro
Calories 112kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0.4g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 4.1g 0g Taro
Calcium 43mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 0.55mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 33mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 84mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 591mg 520mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 4450mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.172mg 0.1mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 76IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 2.38mg
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.02mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 22µg 15µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 1µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 7.148g Taro
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 4439mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.107g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.