Taro vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taro and mustard
- Taro is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin E, potassium, and copper, yet mustard is richer in selenium, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for mustard is 60% higher.
- Taro contains 7 times more vitamin E than mustard. Taro contains 2.38mg of vitamin E, while mustard contains 0.36mg.
- Taro contains less sodium.
- Mustard has a lower glycemic index than taro.
Food types used in this article are Taro, raw and Mustard, prepared, yellow.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +288.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4685.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +561.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +304.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +353.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +149.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1570% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13537.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +832.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 33.5µg | 60% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 1104mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.07mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.36mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 152mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.61mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.074mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 5.83g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.177mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 2.182g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.774g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0.3mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 3.34g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 48mg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.74g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 60kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 108mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.422mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.214g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.254mg | 1% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 22.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 4g | 0% |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 1093mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard 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.