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Taro vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro and Pickled cucumber different?

  • Taro is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin E , Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Pickled cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pickled cucumber is 52% higher.
  • Taro has less Sodium.

Taro, raw and Pickles, cucumber, sour are the varieties 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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +725%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +2469.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +1050%
Contains more Copper +102.4%
Contains more Manganese +3381.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +725%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +2469.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +1050%
Contains more Copper +102.4%
Contains more Manganese +3381.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +2544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +697.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3044.4%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin A +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
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 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin E +2544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +697.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3044.4%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin A +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +354.5%
Contains more Carbs +1070.8%
Contains more Water +33.2%
Contains more Other +160.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +354.5%
Contains more Carbs +1070.8%
Contains more Water +33.2%
Contains more Other +160.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.081
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.081

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 1.06g Taro
Protein 1.5g 0.33g Taro
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 26.46g 2.26g Taro
Calories 112kcal 11kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g 1.06g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 1.2g Taro
Calcium 43mg 0mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.4mg Taro
Magnesium 33mg 4mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 14mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 23mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 1208mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.02mg Taro
Copper 0.172mg 0.085mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.011mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 191IU Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 10µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.09mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 1mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.01mg Taro
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.038mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.009mg Taro
Folate 22µg 1µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.003mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg 0.009mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.01mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg 0.014mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg 0.014mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg 0.003mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.009mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg 0.011mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg 0.005mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.052g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.003g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.081g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Pickled cucumber
Low Fats diet Equal
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
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 1197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.