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Taro vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taro and Salsa?

  • Taro is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Phosphorus, while Salsa is higher in Iron.
  • Salsa's daily need coverage for Iron is 21% higher.
  • Salsa has 4 times less Calcium than Taro. Taro has 43mg of Calcium, while Salsa has 12mg.
  • Taro is lower in Sodium.

We used Taro, raw and USDA Commodity, salsa 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.
Taro
9
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1
Salsa
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +106.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +118.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +79.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +307.3%
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% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +106.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +118.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +79.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +307.3%

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.
Taro
8
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3
Salsa
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.9%
Contains more Folate +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +623.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.9%
Contains more Folate +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +623.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
1
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2
Salsa
Contains more Carbs +278%
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
Equal in Fats - 0.2
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Carbs +278%
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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Salsa
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.016
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.016

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 5.6g Taro
Protein 1.5g 1.5g
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 26.46g 7g Taro
Calories 112kcal 36kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Salsa
Fiber 4.1g 1.4g Taro
Calcium 43mg 12mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 33mg 16mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 30mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 270mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 430mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.17mg Taro
Copper 0.172mg 0.096mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 4mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.05mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.03mg Salsa
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.149mg Taro
Folate 22µg 19µg Taro
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 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.016g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.107g Salsa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Salsa
Low Fats diet Equal
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 ($)

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

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.