Taro vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Taro and Shallot
- Taro is higher in Vitamin E, Copper, and Potassium, yet Shallot is higher in Iron.
- Taro covers your daily Vitamin E needs 16% more than Shallot.
- Taro contains 2 times more Copper than Shallot. While Taro contains 0.172mg of Copper, Shallot contains only 0.088mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Taro is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Taro, raw and Shallots, 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 | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.4% |
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 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +112.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.5% |
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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 112kcal | 72kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 2.5g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 8mg |
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 13.6g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 16.8g |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 334mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 7.87g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.088mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.292mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.345mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 34µg |
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| Choline | 17.3mg | 11.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.039g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.028mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.098mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.106mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.149mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.125mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.027mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.043mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.