Taro vs Pumpkin - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Taro and Pumpkin
- Taro has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E , Potassium, and Phosphorus, however Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
- Pumpkin covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 47% more than Taro.
- Pumpkin has 8 times less Fiber than Taro. Taro has 4.1g of Fiber, while Pumpkin has 0.5g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Pumpkin, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+104.8%
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Magnesium
+175%
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Phosphorus
+90.9%
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Potassium
+73.8%
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Copper
+35.4%
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Iron
+45.5%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Zinc
+39.1%
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Calcium
+104.8%
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Magnesium
+175%
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Phosphorus
+90.9%
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Potassium
+73.8%
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Copper
+35.4%
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Iron
+45.5%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Zinc
+39.1%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+124.5%
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Vitamin B1
+90%
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Vitamin B6
+363.9%
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Folate
+37.5%
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Vitamin A
+11101.3%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+340%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.298
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.1
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Vitamin E
+124.5%
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Vitamin B1
+90%
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Vitamin B6
+363.9%
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Folate
+37.5%
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Vitamin A
+11101.3%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+340%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.298
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+50%
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Fats
+100%
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Carbs
+307.1%
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Other
+50%
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Water
+29.7%
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+50%
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+100%
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Carbs
+307.1%
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+50%
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Water
+29.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-21.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1560%
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Saturated Fat
-21.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1560%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 6g |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 6.5g |
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| Calories | 112kcal | 26kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 2.76g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.5g |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 340mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.127mg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 8513IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 426µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 1.06mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.6mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.298mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.061mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.031mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.046mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.054mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.032mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.016mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.013g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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.