Taro vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and pound cake different?
- Taro is richer in vitamin B6, copper, fiber, potassium, and manganese, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
- Pound cake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 24% more than taro.
- Taro contains 8 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. Taro contains 0.283mg of vitamin B6, while pound cake contains 0.036mg.
- Taro is lower in sodium.
Taro, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types were 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 | +312.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +296.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +309.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +248.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +614.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +266.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +686.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +896% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +70% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +279.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +173.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +233.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6880% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18775% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4019.3% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 4.811g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 3.419g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.036mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.249mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.6g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.042mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 149mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.48mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.11mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.65mg | 12% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 353kcal | 12% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 65.6mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 53.64g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 140mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.173mg | 7% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 5g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.615mg | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.485mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Calcium | 43mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.