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Taro vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro and True morels different?

  • Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while True morels are higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin D, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • True morels covers your daily need of Iron 145% more than Taro.
  • Taro contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than True morels. Taro contains 0.283mg of Vitamin B6, while True morels contain 0.136mg.

Taro, raw and Mushrooms, morel, raw 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 Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Iron +2114.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +131%
Contains more Zinc +782.6%
Contains more Copper +263.4%
Contains more Manganese +53.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Equal in Calcium - 43
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 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Iron +2114.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +131%
Contains more Zinc +782.6%
Contains more Copper +263.4%
Contains more Manganese +53.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Equal in Calcium - 43

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 B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.1%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
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% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.1%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +418.8%
Contains more Protein +108%
Contains more Fats +185%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Carbs +418.8%
Contains more Protein +108%
Contains more Fats +185%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.7%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro True morels Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 2.3g Taro
Protein 1.5g 3.12g True morels
Fats 0.2g 0.57g True morels
Carbs 26.46g 5.1g Taro
Calories 112kcal 31kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g 0.6g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 2.8g Taro
Calcium 43mg 43mg
Iron 0.55mg 12.18mg True morels
Magnesium 33mg 19mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 194mg True morels
Potassium 591mg 411mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 21mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 2.03mg True morels
Copper 0.172mg 0.625mg True morels
Manganese 0.383mg 0.587mg True morels
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg True morels
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin D 0IU 206IU True morels
Vitamin D 0µg 5.1µg True morels
Vitamin C 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.069mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.205mg True morels
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 2.252mg True morels
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.44mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.136mg Taro
Folate 22µg 9µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
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
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.065g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.052g True morels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.433g True morels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro True morels
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
27%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
True morels
True morels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins

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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.