Taro vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and chili Pepper different?
- Taro is richer in vitamin E, fiber, potassium, manganese, and phosphorus, while chili Pepper are higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, and iron.
- Chili Pepper cover your daily need for vitamin C, 264% more than taro.
- Taro contains 3 times more vitamin E than chili Pepper. Taro contains 2.38mg of vitamin E, while chili Pepper contain 0.69mg.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index (54) than chili Pepper (10).
Taro, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +32% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +244.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +396.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5288.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1330% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.2% |
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Fats
~0.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.3% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 242.5mg | 264% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.69mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 14.3µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.5g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.2mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 340mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.237mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 59µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 9.46g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 46mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.061mg | 5% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 40kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.95mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2g | 1% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 11.1mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 7.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 5.1g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Folate | 22µg | 23µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.109g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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.