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Taro vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taro and Nutmeg

  • Taro has more Vitamin E , however, Nutmeg is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 129% more than Taro.
  • Taro has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro, raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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
2
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8
Nutmeg
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Calcium +327.9%
Contains more Iron +452.7%
Contains more Magnesium +454.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.6%
Contains more Zinc +834.8%
Contains more Copper +497.1%
Contains more Manganese +657.2%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Calcium +327.9%
Contains more Iron +452.7%
Contains more Magnesium +454.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.6%
Contains more Zinc +834.8%
Contains more Copper +497.1%
Contains more Manganese +657.2%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%

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
5
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5
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.5%
Contains more Folate +245.5%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.5%
Contains more Folate +245.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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4
Nutmeg
Contains more Water +1033.9%
Contains more Protein +289.3%
Contains more Fats +18055%
Contains more Carbs +86.3%
Contains more Other +94.2%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Water +1033.9%
Contains more Protein +289.3%
Contains more Fats +18055%
Contains more Carbs +86.3%
Contains more Other +94.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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2
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.7%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 1.5g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0.2g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 26.46g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 112kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 0.4g 2.99g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 43mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 0.55mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 33mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 84mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 591mg 350mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 16mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.172mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.383mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 76IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 3mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.16mg Taro
Folate 22µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 1µg 0µg 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 25.94g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.899g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg 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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.