Taro vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taro and herbal tea?
- The amount of vitamin B6, copper, potassium, fiber, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B5, and iron in taro is higher than in herbal tea.
- Taro's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 22% more.
- Herbal tea has a lower glycemic index (0) than taro (54).
We used Taro, raw and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +437.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2855% |
| Contains more IronIron | +587.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +475% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +8300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4225% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.58 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41% |
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 | 0mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 20mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 1mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 0kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Folate | 22µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.477mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0g | 0% |
| 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% |
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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea 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)