Taro vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between taro and lasagne
- Taro is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E, fiber, copper, and manganese, yet lasagne is higher in selenium and vitamin B12.
- Lasagne covers your daily selenium needs 28% more than taro.
- Taro contains 3 times more potassium than lasagne. While taro contains 591mg of potassium, lasagne contains only 196mg.
- The amount of sodium in taro is lower.
- The glycemic index of lasagne is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Taro, raw and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.
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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 | +201.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +98.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +104.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +278.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2171.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +925% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +196% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +154.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +385.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2360% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10887.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +421.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 15.9µg | 28% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 373mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.122mg | 12% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 7.28g | 12% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 196mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 2.348g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.85mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.7g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.193mg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 4.92g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.87mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.528mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 88mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 1.758g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 115mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 41µg | 4% |
| Starch | 9.83g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 15.36g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.433g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 2.5mg | 2% |
| Folate | 22µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.04g | 1% | |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 23.2mg | 1% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 135kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 13.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 3.11g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.196g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.322g | N/A |
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 Cholesterol?
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.307g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
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.