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Taro vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taro and skipjack tuna different?

  • Taro is richer in fiber and manganese, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 113% more than taro.
  • Taro has a higher glycemic index (54) than skipjack tuna (0).

Taro, raw and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1915.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +190.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +239.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6585.7%

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1.3% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3026%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1780.7%
Contains more FatsFats +545%
Contains more OtherOther +585%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1418.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +385.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 18.756mg 113%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Selenium 0.7µg 46.8µg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.981mg 54%
Protein 1.5g 28.21g 53%
Phosphorus 84mg 285mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Manganese 0.383mg 0.019mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Iron 0.55mg 1.6mg 13%
Carbs 26.46g 0g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.122mg 7%
Zinc 0.23mg 1.05mg 7%
Copper 0.172mg 0.11mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.038mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.485mg 4%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 1mg 4%
Folate 22µg 10µg 3%
Magnesium 33mg 44mg 3%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Sodium 11mg 47mg 2%
Vitamin A 4µg 18µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.041g 0.42g 2%
Potassium 591mg 522mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.403g 2%
Fats 0.2g 1.29g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 0.243g 1%
Calories 112kcal 132kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1µg 1%
Calcium 43mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 22.36g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.069mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.111mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.082mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Taro
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.379g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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.

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.