Taro vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and liver different?
- Liver has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, and vitamin B3 than taro.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liver is 778% higher.
- Liver has a lower glycemic index (0) than taro (54).
Taro, raw and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +135.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +294% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3158.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +268.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2821.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9542.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +424.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +135025% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +171.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +8684% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1305.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1475.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +640.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +603.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1634.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3837.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1165.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 18.67µg | 778% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 5405µg | 600% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 17.92mg | 217% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 2.196mg | 167% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 67.5µg | 121% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 355mg | 118% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 4.774mg | 89% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 6.72mg | 59% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.634mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 8.435mg | 49% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 26.02g | 49% |
| Folate | 22µg | 163µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.57mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 241mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 23.6mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.258mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 150mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 3.76g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 1.41g | 6% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 4.4g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1.05g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 165kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.63g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 2.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 2.007mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 1.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
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%
422%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
161%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.369g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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.