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Taro vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taro and Potato flour

  • Taro has more Vitamin E , while Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Potato flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 37% higher.
  • Potato flour contains 10 times less Vitamin E than Taro. Taro contains 2.38mg of Vitamin E , while Potato flour contains 0.25mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Potato flour.

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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 less Sodium -80%
Contains more Manganese +22.4%
Contains more Calcium +51.2%
Contains more Iron +150.9%
Contains more Magnesium +97%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +69.4%
Contains more Zinc +134.8%
Contains more Copper +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
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 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Manganese +22.4%
Contains more Calcium +51.2%
Contains more Iron +150.9%
Contains more Magnesium +97%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +69.4%
Contains more Zinc +134.8%
Contains more Copper +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +852%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +484.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.7%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
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 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +852%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +484.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.7%
Contains more Folate +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +983.4%
Contains more Protein +360%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +214.1%
Contains more Other +161.7%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more Water +983.4%
Contains more Protein +360%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +214.1%
Contains more Other +161.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.7%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Potato flour Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 77.2g Potato flour
Protein 1.5g 6.9g Potato flour
Fats 0.2g 0.34g Potato flour
Carbs 26.46g 83.1g Potato flour
Calories 112kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Sugar 0.4g 3.52g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 5.9g Potato flour
Calcium 43mg 65mg Potato flour
Iron 0.55mg 1.38mg Potato flour
Magnesium 33mg 65mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 84mg 168mg Potato flour
Potassium 591mg 1001mg Potato flour
Sodium 11mg 55mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.54mg Potato flour
Copper 0.172mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.383mg 0.313mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 1.1µg Potato flour
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.25mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 3.8mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.228mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.051mg Potato flour
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Folate 22µg 25µg Potato flour
Vitamin K 1µg 0µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.069mg 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.111mg 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.067mg 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.02mg 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.082mg 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.034mg 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.09g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.008g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.15g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Potato flour
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
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.