Taro vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between taro and potatoes
- Taro has more vitamin E, fiber, manganese, and copper; however, potatoes have more iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
- Taro's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 16% more.
- Taro has 3 times more calcium than potatoes. Taro has 43mg of calcium, while potatoes have 15mg.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than taro.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Taro, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh, and skin, without salt.
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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 | +17.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +186.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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 AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.8% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +433.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.04mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.2g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.219mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.08mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 9.6mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.118mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.41mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.064mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 21.15g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.311mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 535mg | 2% |
| Folate | 22µg | 28µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.376mg | 1% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 93kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 18.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 14.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
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.