Taro vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and maple sugar different?
- Taro is richer in vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin E, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and vitamin B1, while maple sugar is higher in manganese, zinc, and iron.
- Maple sugar covers your daily need for manganese, 176% more than taro.
Taro, raw and Sugars, maple 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +109.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2534.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1054.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +955.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +531.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +9333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +723.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1400% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +783% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +243.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 4.422mg | 176% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 6.06mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.003mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 90.9g | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.61mg | 13% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 354kcal | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 3mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 274mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.099mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.009mg | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.048mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 2.1mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 90.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 84.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.1g | 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
17%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
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.