Taro vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taro and kumquat?
- Taro is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin E, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, and copper; however, kumquat is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
- Kumquat's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 44% more.
- Kumquat contains 16 times less vitamin E than taro. Taro contains 2.38mg of vitamin E, while kumquat contains 0.15mg.
- Taro has a lower glycemic index (54) than kumquat (67).
We used Taro, raw and Kumquats, raw 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 | +65% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +342.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +183.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1486.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +686.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +875.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +330% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +862.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 43.9mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.036mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.15mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 186mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.135mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 6.5g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.095mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 19mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.037mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 15.9g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 8.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.208mg | 2% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 71kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.171g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.88g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.429mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.86g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 9.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 9.36g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.103g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.154g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 contains less Sodium?
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 ($)