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Taro vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between taro and gouda cheese

  • Taro has more fiber; however, gouda cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 88% more than taro.
  • Taro contains less sodium.
  • Taro has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taro is 54, while the glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Cheese, gouda.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +388.4%
Contains more IronIron +129.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +377.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3381.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1527.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1595.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1.3% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +891.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4025%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1236%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +130%
~equal in Folate ~21µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1091.9%
Contains more WaterWater +70.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1562.7%
Contains more FatsFats +13620%
Contains more OtherOther +228.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48318.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +691.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.041g 17.614g 80%
Calcium 43mg 700mg 66%
Phosphorus 84mg 546mg 66%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Protein 1.5g 24.94g 47%
Fats 0.2g 27.44g 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Sodium 11mg 819mg 35%
Zinc 0.23mg 3.9mg 33%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.334mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 7.747g 19%
Vitamin A 4µg 165µg 18%
Manganese 0.383mg 0.011mg 16%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.08mg 16%
Copper 0.172mg 0.036mg 15%
Potassium 591mg 121mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.24mg 14%
Calories 112kcal 356kcal 12%
Carbs 26.46g 2.22g 8%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.03mg 5%
Iron 0.55mg 0.24mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.657g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.063mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Magnesium 33mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.34mg 1%
Vitamin K 1µg 2.3µg 1%
Net carbs 22.36g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 2.22g N/A
Folate 22µg 21µg 0%
Choline 17.3mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.069mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.111mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.082mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Gouda cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Taro
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.