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Taro vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taro and Pilaf

  • Taro has more Vitamin E , Potassium, and Fiber, however, Pilaf is richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Pilaf covers your daily Selenium needs 58% more than Taro.
  • Pilaf has 60 times less Vitamin E than Taro. Taro has 2.38mg of Vitamin E , while Pilaf has 0.04mg.
  • Taro contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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
4
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6
Pilaf
Contains more Potassium +214.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +93%
Contains more Iron +343.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +339.1%
Contains more Manganese +130.3%
Contains more Selenium +4528.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Copper - 0.166
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Potassium +214.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +93%
Contains more Iron +343.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +339.1%
Contains more Manganese +130.3%
Contains more Selenium +4528.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Copper - 0.166

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
4
:
7
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +5850%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +534.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +921.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +863.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.1
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +5850%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +534.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +921.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +863.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
1
:
4
Pilaf
Contains more Water +778.6%
Contains more Protein +594.7%
Contains more Fats +585%
Contains more Carbs +188.4%
Contains more Other +221.7%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Water +778.6%
Contains more Protein +594.7%
Contains more Fats +585%
Contains more Carbs +188.4%
Contains more Other +221.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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2
Pilaf
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2231.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.2%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2231.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 1.5g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 0.2g 1.37g Pilaf
Carbs 26.46g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 112kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 0.4g 1.53g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 1.2g Taro
Calcium 43mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 0.55mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 33mg 32mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 591mg 188mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 1303mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.172mg 0.166mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 0.7µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 76IU 14IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 4µg
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.04mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 4.1mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 22µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 1µg 0.5µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.069mg 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.111mg 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.067mg 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.02mg 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.082mg 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.034mg 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.307g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.373g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.377g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 1292mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.