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Taro vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between taro and sweet roll

  • Taro is richer in potassium and vitamin B6, yet sweet roll is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for sweet roll is 30% higher.
  • Taro contains 5 times more potassium than sweet roll. Taro contains 591mg of potassium, while sweet roll contains 111mg.
  • Taro contains less sodium.
  • Sweet roll has a lower glycemic index than taro.

Food types used in this article are Taro, raw and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +432.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.4%
Contains more IronIron +190.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2328.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~76mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +241.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +297.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +340%
Contains more FolateFolate +227.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +138.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +184.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +313.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.4%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29881.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8903.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Sweet roll DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 7.473g 49%
Selenium 0.7µg 17µg 30%
Fats 0.2g 16.4g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.324mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.265mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.041g 3.079g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.107mg 14%
Potassium 591mg 111mg 14%
Sodium 11mg 304mg 13%
Folate 22µg 72µg 13%
Calories 112kcal 372kcal 13%
Iron 0.55mg 1.6mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 4.797g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 2.384mg 11%
Protein 1.5g 6.2g 9%
Copper 0.172mg 0.088mg 9%
Carbs 26.46g 50.9g 8%
Fiber 4.1g 2.4g 7%
Vitamin A 4µg 62µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Magnesium 33mg 17mg 4%
Choline 17.3mg 41.3mg 4%
Manganese 0.383mg 0.3mg 4%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 2mg 3%
Vitamin K 1µg 4.4µg 3%
Calcium 43mg 72mg 3%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 1.99mg 3%
Zinc 0.23mg 0.59mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.406mg 2%
Phosphorus 84mg 76mg 1%
Net carbs 22.36g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 31.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.069mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.111mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.082mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.