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Taro vs. Radish seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro and Radish seeds

  • Taro is richer in Potassium, Copper, and Manganese, yet Radish seeds are richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Radish seeds is 27% higher.
  • Taro contains 7 times more Potassium than Radish seeds. Taro contains 591mg of Potassium, while Radish seeds contain 86mg.
  • Taro contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Taro, raw and Radish seeds, sprouted, 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
Taro
4
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6
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Potassium +587.2%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.6%
Contains more Iron +56.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +143.5%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Radish seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 33% 32% 49% 8% 1% 16% 40% 34% 4%
Contains more Potassium +587.2%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.6%
Contains more Iron +56.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +143.5%

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
Taro
2
:
8
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +414.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +542.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.9%
Contains more Folate +331.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.102
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.285
Taro
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%
Radish seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 24% 0% 0% 97% 26% 24% 54% 44% 66% 72% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +414.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +542.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.9%
Contains more Folate +331.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.102
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.285

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
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3
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Carbs +635%
Contains more Protein +154%
Contains more Fats +1165%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Radish seeds
4% 3% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.81 g
Fats: 2.53 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +635%
Contains more Protein +154%
Contains more Fats +1165%
Contains more Water +27.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
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2
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2518.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1274.7%
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Radish seeds
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.767 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.419 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.141 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2518.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1274.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Radish seeds Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 3.6g Taro
Protein 1.5g 3.81g Radish seeds
Fats 0.2g 2.53g Radish seeds
Carbs 26.46g 3.6g Taro
Calories 112kcal 43kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Radish seeds
Fiber 4.1g Taro
Calcium 43mg 51mg Radish seeds
Iron 0.55mg 0.86mg Radish seeds
Magnesium 33mg 44mg Radish seeds
Phosphorus 84mg 113mg Radish seeds
Potassium 591mg 86mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 6mg Radish seeds
Zinc 0.23mg 0.56mg Radish seeds
Copper 0.172mg 0.12mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.26mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 391IU Radish seeds
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 20µg Radish seeds
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 28.9mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.102mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.103mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 2.853mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.733mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.285mg Radish seeds
Folate 22µg 95µg Radish seeds
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.767g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.419g Radish seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 1.141g Radish seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Radish seeds
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
34%
Radish seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
23%
Radish seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.726g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Radish seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170095/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.