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Taro vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taro and millet raw different?

  • Millet raw has more copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, magnesium, fiber, and folate than taro.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for millet raw is 64% higher.
  • Taro has a lower glycemic index (54) than millet raw (71).

Taro, raw and Millet, raw are the varieties 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.
Taro
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 2.4% 17% 113% 250% 46% 122% 0.65% 213% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +437.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.5%
Contains more IronIron +447.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +336%
Contains more ZincZinc +630.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +239.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +326.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +285.7%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1.3% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1% 0% 105% 67% 89% 51% 89% 0% 2.3% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4660%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +286.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more WaterWater +714.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +634.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2010%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.3%
Contains more OtherOther +170%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.134 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4731.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2471.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Millet raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.172mg 0.75mg 64%
Manganese 0.383mg 1.632mg 54%
Iron 0.55mg 3.01mg 31%
Phosphorus 84mg 285mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.421mg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 4.72mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.29mg 20%
Magnesium 33mg 114mg 19%
Protein 1.5g 11.02g 19%
Fiber 4.1g 8.5g 18%
Folate 22µg 85µg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.05mg 16%
Carbs 26.46g 72.85g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 2.134g 14%
Calories 112kcal 378kcal 13%
Zinc 0.23mg 1.68mg 13%
Potassium 591mg 195mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.848mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.384mg 8%
Fats 0.2g 4.22g 6%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg 5%
Selenium 0.7µg 2.7µg 4%
Calcium 43mg 8mg 4%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.041g 0.723g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 0.773g 2%
Net carbs 22.36g 64.35g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Sodium 11mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 1µg 0.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.069mg 0.353mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.465mg 0%
Leucine 0.111mg 1.4mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0.212mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.082mg 0.578mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0.236mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Millet raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Taro
36%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.682g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw 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 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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.