Taro vs. Salsify raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between taro and salsify raw
- Taro is higher in copper, potassium, and manganese, yet salsify raw is higher in vitamin B2.
- Salsify raw covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 15% more than taro.
- Taro contains 2 times more copper than salsify raw. While taro contains 0.172mg of copper, salsify raw contains only 0.089mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Taro, raw and Salsify, (vegetable oyster), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +780% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
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:
3.3 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
18.6 g
Water:
77 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120% |
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Fats
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Water
~77g
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 Sodium |
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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 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 | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.22mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.089mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 380mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.268mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.3g | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.3g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 18.6g | 3% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 82kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 22µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.371mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 75mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 15.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsify raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify raw 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 ($)
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.