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Taro vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taro and Nachos?

  • Taro is richer in Copper, Manganese, and Potassium, while Nachos are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 16% higher.
  • Nachos have 3 times less Copper than Taro. Taro has 0.172mg of Copper, while Nachos have 0.064mg.
  • Taro is lower in Sodium.

We used Taro, raw and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this comparison.

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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
Taro
4
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6
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Manganese +104.8%
Contains more Calcium +46.5%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.7%
Contains more Zinc +273.9%
Contains more Selenium +1128.6%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Manganese +104.8%
Contains more Calcium +46.5%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.7%
Contains more Zinc +273.9%
Contains more Selenium +1128.6%

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
Taro
4
:
7
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1830%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.63
Taro
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%
Nachos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1830%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
1
:
4
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Water +88.9%
Contains more Protein +188%
Contains more Fats +10650%
Contains more Carbs +31.9%
Contains more Other +55.8%
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Nachos
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Water +88.9%
Contains more Protein +188%
Contains more Fats +10650%
Contains more Carbs +31.9%
Contains more Other +55.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
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2
Nachos
Nachos
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5972.3%
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5972.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 1.5g 4.32g Nachos
Fats 0.2g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 26.46g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 112kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 0.4g 2.17g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 3.2g Taro
Calcium 43mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 0.55mg 0.75mg Nachos
Magnesium 33mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 84mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 591mg 362mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 313mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.172mg 0.064mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.187mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 76IU 21IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 2.38mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 4.5mg 1.1mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.63mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.215mg Taro
Folate 22µg 10µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 1µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.069mg 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.111mg 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.067mg 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.02mg 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.082mg 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.034mg 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Taro
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 2.173g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.