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Taro vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Taro and Mashed potato?

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 in Taro is higher than in Mashed potato.
  • Taro's daily need coverage for Copper is 15% more.
  • Mashed potato contains 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Taro. Taro contains 0.095mg of Vitamin B1, while Mashed potato contains 0.015mg.
  • Taro has less Sodium.

We used Taro, raw and Fast foods, potato, mashed types 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 Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Iron +77.4%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Potassium +106.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +391.4%
Contains more Manganese +290.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Iron +77.4%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Potassium +106.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +391.4%
Contains more Manganese +290.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22

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 E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.8%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +490%
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.8%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +490%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +80.6%
Contains more Fats +1310%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.65
Equal in Other - 1.26
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Carbs +80.6%
Contains more Fats +1310%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.65
Equal in Other - 1.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1516.9%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1516.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 13.35g Taro
Protein 1.5g 1.65g Mashed potato
Fats 0.2g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 26.46g 14.65g Taro
Calories 112kcal 89kcal Taro
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.4g 0.5g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 1.3g Taro
Calcium 43mg 18mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.31mg Taro
Magnesium 33mg 15mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 59mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 286mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 306mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.22mg Taro
Copper 0.172mg 0.035mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.098mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 76IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.42mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.015mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.015mg Taro
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.12mg Taro
Folate 22µg 9µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 1µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Trans Fat 0g 0.105g Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.577g Taro
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.