Taro vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between taro and red potato?
- Taro is richer in vitamin E, fiber, manganese, and vitamin B6, while red potato is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B3.
- Taro's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 15% higher.
- Red potato has 5 times less calcium than taro. Taro has 43mg of calcium, while red potato has 9mg.
- Red potato has a higher glycemic index (89) than taro (54).
We used Taro, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked types in this comparison.
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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 | +17.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +377.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2875% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +180% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.7% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.3% |
~equal in
Water
~76.67g
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Other
~1.29g
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
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.08mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 12.6mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.595mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.212mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 19.59g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.341mg | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 89kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 591mg | 545mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 17.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 18.9mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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
17%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
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.
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.