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Taro vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taro and Spinach?

  • Taro is richer in Fiber, while Spinach is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin C.
  • Spinach's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 410% higher.
  • Spinach has 2 times less Fiber than Taro. Taro has 4.1g of Fiber, while Spinach has 2.4g.

We used Taro, raw and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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
3
:
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Calcium +216.3%
Contains more Iron +549.1%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Zinc +230.4%
Contains more Manganese +144.1%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.174
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 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Calcium +216.3%
Contains more Iron +549.1%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Zinc +230.4%
Contains more Manganese +144.1%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.174

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
4
:
Contains more Vitamin E +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +13690.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +844%
Contains more Folate +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +49260%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095
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 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +13690.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +844%
Contains more Folate +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +49260%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
1
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Contains more Carbs +605.6%
Contains more Protein +98%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +50.8%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Carbs +605.6%
Contains more Protein +98%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +50.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.043
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.043

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Spinach Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 1.35g Taro
Protein 1.5g 2.97g Spinach
Fats 0.2g 0.26g Spinach
Carbs 26.46g 3.75g Taro
Calories 112kcal 23kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g 0.43g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 2.4g Taro
Calcium 43mg 136mg Spinach
Iron 0.55mg 3.57mg Spinach
Magnesium 33mg 87mg Spinach
Phosphorus 84mg 56mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 466mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 70mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.76mg Spinach
Copper 0.172mg 0.174mg Spinach
Manganese 0.383mg 0.935mg Spinach
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Spinach
Vitamin A 76IU 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.38mg 2.08mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 9.8mg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.095mg
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.236mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.49mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.145mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.242mg Taro
Folate 22µg 146µg Spinach
Vitamin K 1µg 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.04mg Spinach
Threonine 0.069mg 0.127mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.152mg Spinach
Leucine 0.111mg 0.231mg Spinach
Lysine 0.067mg 0.182mg Spinach
Methionine 0.02mg 0.055mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.134mg Spinach
Valine 0.082mg 0.168mg Spinach
Histidine 0.034mg 0.066mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.043g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.006g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.109g Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Spinach
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
183%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.