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Taro vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taro and Sesame

  • Taro contains less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 than Sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 434% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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
1
:
8
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Calcium +2167.4%
Contains more Iron +2545.5%
Contains more Magnesium +963.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +648.8%
Contains more Zinc +3269.6%
Contains more Copper +2273.3%
Contains more Manganese +542.3%
Contains more Selenium +4814.3%
Equal in Sodium - 11
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Calcium +2167.4%
Contains more Iron +2545.5%
Contains more Magnesium +963.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +648.8%
Contains more Zinc +3269.6%
Contains more Copper +2273.3%
Contains more Manganese +542.3%
Contains more Selenium +4814.3%
Equal in Sodium - 11

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
5
:
5
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Vitamin A +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +852%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +506%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +732.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +888%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +652.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Folate +340.9%
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%
Sesame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +852%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +506%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +732.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +888%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +652.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Folate +340.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
2
:
3
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Water +1406.2%
Contains more Protein +1082%
Contains more Fats +24735%
Contains more Other +271.7%
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Sesame
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Water +1406.2%
Contains more Protein +1082%
Contains more Fats +24735%
Contains more Other +271.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
1
:
2
Sesame
Sesame
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117143.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26132.5%
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117143.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26132.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 11.65g Taro
Protein 1.5g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 0.2g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 26.46g 23.45g Taro
Calories 112kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.4g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 4.1g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 43mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 0.55mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 33mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 84mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 591mg 468mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 11mg
Zinc 0.23mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.172mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 0.383mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 0.7µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 76IU 9IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.25mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.05mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 22µg 97µg Sesame
Vitamin K 1µg 0µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.069mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0.111mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.067mg 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.02mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.082mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.034mg 0.522mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 0.041g 6.957g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 21.773g Sesame

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Taro Sesame
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
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.916g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
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.

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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.