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Taro vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taro and Pork

  • Taro has more Fiber, however, Pork is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Pork covers your daily Selenium needs 81% more than Taro.
  • Taro contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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
Taro
6
:
4
Pork
Pork
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Copper +135.6%
Contains more Manganese +4155.6%
Contains more Iron +58.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.9%
Contains more Zinc +939.1%
Contains more Selenium +6371.4%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Copper +135.6%
Contains more Manganese +4155.6%
Contains more Iron +58.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.9%
Contains more Zinc +939.1%
Contains more Selenium +6371.4%

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.
Taro
Taro
5
:
7
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +720.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +823.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1184%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +739.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Taro
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%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +720.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +823.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1184%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +739.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
3
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Contains more Protein +1721.3%
Contains more Fats +6860%
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Contains more Protein +1721.3%
Contains more Fats +6860%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
1
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38587.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1345.8%
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38587.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1345.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Pork Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 0g Taro
Protein 1.5g 27.32g Pork
Fats 0.2g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 26.46g 0g Taro
Calories 112kcal 242kcal Pork
Sugar 0.4g 0g Pork
Fiber 4.1g 0g Taro
Calcium 43mg 19mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.87mg Pork
Magnesium 33mg 28mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 591mg 423mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 62mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.172mg 0.073mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.009mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 76IU 7IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 2µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.29mg Taro
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 22µg 5µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg Pork
Vitamin K 1µg 0µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.069mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.054mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 0.111mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 0.067mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.02mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.082mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.034mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 5.23g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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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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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.