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Taro vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taro and Lamb

  • Taro has more Fiber, and Manganese, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 106% more than Taro.
  • Taro contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
Taro
6
:
4
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +90.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Copper +44.5%
Contains more Manganese +1640.9%
Contains more Iron +241.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Zinc +1839.1%
Contains more Selenium +3671.4%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +90.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Copper +44.5%
Contains more Manganese +1640.9%
Contains more Iron +241.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Zinc +1839.1%
Contains more Selenium +3671.4%

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
Taro
5
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1010%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +360%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Taro
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1010%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +360%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.5%
Contains more Other +46.3%
Contains more Protein +1534.7%
Contains more Fats +10370%
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.5%
Contains more Other +46.3%
Contains more Protein +1534.7%
Contains more Fats +10370%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
1
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2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1719.3%
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1719.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 0g Taro
Protein 1.5g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 0.2g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 26.46g 0g Taro
Calories 112kcal 294kcal Lamb
Sugar 0.4g 0g Lamb
Fiber 4.1g 0g Taro
Calcium 43mg 17mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 33mg 23mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 591mg 310mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 72mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.172mg 0.119mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.022mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.14mg Taro
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.13mg Taro
Folate 22µg 18µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 1µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.069mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.054mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.111mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.067mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.02mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.082mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.034mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 8.83g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.789g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.