Taro vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taro and hot chocolate
- Taro has more vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin E, fiber, potassium, and copper; however, hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and calcium.
- Hot chocolate covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 20% more than taro.
- Taro has 79 times more vitamin E than hot chocolate. While taro has 2.38mg of vitamin E, hot chocolate has only 0.03mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro, raw and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.
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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 | +43.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2846.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +165.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +173.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +285.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +351.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +607.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1175% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +628% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1070% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
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
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4131.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.084g
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 B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.04mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.013mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.03mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 197mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.182mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.103mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 114mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 1.431g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 51µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.039mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 10.74g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.7µg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.52g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.133mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 2.34g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.677g | 2% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 77kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.328mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 15.6mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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