Taro vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between taro and corn?
- Taro is richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, and fiber, while corn is higher in vitamin B5 and vitamin B3.
- Taro's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 15% higher.
- Corn has 14 times less calcium than taro. Taro has 43mg of calcium, while corn has 3mg.
We used Taro, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 | +26.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +251% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
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 | +2544.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +180.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +161.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +650% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2237.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +626.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.049mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.139mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 218mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.792mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.167mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.4g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.683mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.41g | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.17g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.603g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 29.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.057mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 20.98g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.197g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.374g | 1% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 96kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5.5mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 77mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 18.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 4.54g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Folate | 22µg | 23µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.091mg | 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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.