Taro vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between taro and matzo
- Taro is higher in vitamin E, potassium, vitamin B6, and copper, yet matzo is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Matzo covers your daily selenium needs 66% more than taro.
- Taro contains 40 times more vitamin E than matzo. While taro contains 2.38mg of vitamin E, matzo contains only 0.06mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Taro, raw and Crackers, matzo, plain.
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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 | +32% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +427.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +474.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5171.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +307.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1064% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +548.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1542.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +566.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +216.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +693.8% |
| 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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 36.9µg | 66% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 3.16mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.387mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 3.892mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.291mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 83.7g | 19% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 10g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.06mg | 15% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 395kcal | 14% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 112mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.115mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.06mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.65mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 3g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.68mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.603g | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.443mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.226g | 1% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 10.8mg | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 80.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.127g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.213mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.185g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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