Taro vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Taro and Onion
- The amount of Vitamin E, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium in Taro is higher than in Onion.
- Taro covers your daily Vitamin E needs 16% more than Onion.
- Onion has 4 times less Copper than Taro. Taro has 0.172mg of Copper, while Onion has 0.039mg.
- Taro contains less Sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Onions, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +230% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +304.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +341% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +189.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +196.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +417.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +146.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +183.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +64.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +183.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +242.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +23.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +388.2% |
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Saturated Fat
~0.042g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 112kcal | 40kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 7.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 7.64g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 9.34g |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 146mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 4.24g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.039mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.129mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 17.3mg | 6.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.042g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.013g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.017g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.014mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.014mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.025mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.021mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.014mg |
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| Fructose | 1.29g |
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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
17%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)