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Taro vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro and Icing different?

  • Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Taro covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 22% more than Icing.
  • Taro is lower in Saturated Fat.

Taro, raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat types were used 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.
Taro
10
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0
Icing
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +243.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3200%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +1638.2%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +243.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3200%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +1638.2%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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
8
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2
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1108%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1108%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
3
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2
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +368.7%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Fats +8015%
Contains more Carbs +156.6%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +368.7%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Fats +8015%
Contains more Carbs +156.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
1
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2
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9479.5%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9479.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Icing Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 67.89g Icing
Protein 1.5g 0g Taro
Fats 0.2g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 26.46g 67.89g Icing
Calories 112kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 0.4g 63.1g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 0g Taro
Calcium 43mg 3mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.16mg Taro
Magnesium 33mg 1mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 18mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 34mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 184mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.07mg Taro
Copper 0.172mg 0mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 1.53mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.01mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.22mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.055mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0mg Taro
Folate 22µg 8µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 2.974g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Icing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Taro
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.933g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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 ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.