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Taro vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro and Marshmallow

  • Taro is richer than Marshmallow in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Taro is 22% higher.

Food types used in this article are Taro, raw and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +139.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1550%
Contains more Phosphorus +950%
Contains more Potassium +11720%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +77.3%
Contains more Manganese +4687.5%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +139.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1550%
Contains more Phosphorus +950%
Contains more Potassium +11720%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +77.3%
Contains more Manganese +4687.5%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%

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.
Taro
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5960%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9333.3%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5960%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9333.3%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +330.7%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +207.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Water +330.7%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +207.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 1.5g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 26.46g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 112kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 0.4g 57.56g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 0.1g Taro
Calcium 43mg 3mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.23mg Taro
Magnesium 33mg 2mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 8mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 5mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 80mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.04mg Taro
Copper 0.172mg 0.097mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.008mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.001mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.001mg Taro
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.078mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.005mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.003mg Taro
Folate 22µg 1µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg 0µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg 0.035mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.028mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg 0.066mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.02mg 0.015mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.042mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg 0.05mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg 0.017mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.056g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.047g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Marshmallow
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.