Taro vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between taro and french fries?
- Taro is richer in manganese and copper, while french fries are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 15% higher.
- French fries have 2 times less manganese than taro. Taro has 0.383mg of manganese, while french fries have 0.247mg.
- Taro is lower in sodium.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than taro (54).
We used Taro, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 | +138.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1020% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112.7% |
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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7265% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.2% |
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
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37206.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6403.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 5.398g | 35% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 14.73g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 5.969g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 3.004mg | 15% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 312kcal | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 2.336g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 11.2µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.372mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 125mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.247mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 41.44g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.124mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 1.67mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.43g | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 36.8mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Folate | 22µg | 30µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 4.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 579mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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.