Taro vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taro and glutinous rice
- Taro has more vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E, copper, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, and manganese; however, glutinous rice is higher in selenium.
- Taro covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 20% more than glutinous rice.
- Taro has 60 times more vitamin E than glutinous rice. While taro has 2.38mg of vitamin E, glutinous rice has only 0.04mg.
- The glycemic index of glutinous rice is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro, raw and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +560% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5810% |
| Contains more IronIron | +292.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +251% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +950% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +988.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +723.8% |
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:
2.02 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
76.63 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1614.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.19g
~equal in
Water
~76.63g
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +337.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.039g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.026mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 10mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.04mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.049mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 5.6µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Folate | 22µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.262mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 2.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 21.09g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.215mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 97kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.02g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 20.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)