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Taro vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taro and Potato

  • Taro has more Vitamin E , Fiber, Manganese, and Copper, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Potato covers your daily Vitamin C needs 17% more than Taro.
  • Potato has 238 times less Vitamin E than Taro. Taro has 2.38mg of Vitamin E , while Potato has 0.01mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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
7
:
3
Potato
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +39.1%
Contains more Copper +56.4%
Contains more Manganese +91.5%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +39.1%
Contains more Copper +56.4%
Contains more Manganese +91.5%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%

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
5
:
5
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.298
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% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.298

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
3
:
2
Potato
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +51.3%
Contains more Protein +36.7%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Other - 1.12
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +51.3%
Contains more Protein +36.7%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Other - 1.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
2
:
1
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Potato Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 15.39g Taro
Protein 1.5g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.2g 0.09g Taro
Carbs 26.46g 17.49g Taro
Calories 112kcal 77kcal Taro
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.4g 0.82g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 2.1g Taro
Calcium 43mg 12mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 33mg 23mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 57mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 425mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.23mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.172mg 0.11mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.2mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 2IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.01mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.081mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.032mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.295mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 22µg 15µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.021mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg 0.067mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.111mg 0.098mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.02mg 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.081mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.034mg 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.002g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.042g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.