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Taro vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro and Naranjilla different?

  • Taro is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Naranjilla is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
  • Taro covers your daily need of Copper 16% more than Naranjilla.
  • Taro contains 7 times more Phosphorus than Naranjilla. Taro contains 84mg of Phosphorus, while Naranjilla contains 12mg.

Taro, raw and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened 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 Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +195.5%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +514.3%
Contains more Manganese +471.6%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
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 3% 14% 8% 6% 18% 1% 3% 10% 9% 3%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +195.5%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +514.3%
Contains more Manganese +471.6%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.5%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +647.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1360%
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 35% 15% 0% 11% 12% 0% 28% 14% 25% 3% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin E +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.5%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +647.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1360%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +240.9%
Contains more Carbs +348.5%
Contains more Other +207.7%
Contains more Water +31.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.22
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +240.9%
Contains more Carbs +348.5%
Contains more Other +207.7%
Contains more Water +31.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.22

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Naranjilla Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 4.8g Taro
Protein 1.5g 0.44g Taro
Fats 0.2g 0.22g Naranjilla
Carbs 26.46g 5.9g Taro
Calories 112kcal 25kcal Taro
Fructose 1.04g Naranjilla
Sugar 0.4g 3.74g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 1.1g Taro
Calcium 43mg 8mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.35mg Taro
Magnesium 33mg 11mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 12mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 200mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 4mg Naranjilla
Zinc 0.23mg 0.1mg Taro
Copper 0.172mg 0.028mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.067mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 568IU Naranjilla
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 28µg Naranjilla
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.75mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 3.2mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.045mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.45mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.22mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.107mg Taro
Folate 22µg 3µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg 14.6µg Naranjilla
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 Naranjilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Naranjilla
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
15%
Naranjilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
7%
Naranjilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)

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. Naranjilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167790/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.