Taro vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taro and ostrich
- Ostrich is richer than taro in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 260% higher.
- Ostrich has a lower glycemic index than taro.
Food types used in this article are Taro, raw and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.
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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 | +32% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +616.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1915.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +407.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2008.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +198.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5257.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +934.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1068% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1090.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +335% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1799.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1185% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5962.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +430.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 6.25µg | 260% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 37.5µg | 67% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 28.49g | 54% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 4.85mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 7.143mg | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.79mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 251mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.292mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.545mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 1.318mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.019mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.23mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.232mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 0g | 9% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 362mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 2.57g | 4% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.97g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.44g | 2% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 145kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.152mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 1.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 1.354mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 2.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 1.176mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 1.407mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
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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%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.959g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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