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Taro vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taro and Maple syrup

  • Taro has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 110% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Syrups, maple.

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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 Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +4100%
Contains more Potassium +178.8%
Contains more Copper +855.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +137.2%
Contains more Zinc +539.1%
Contains more Manganese +659.3%
Equal in Sodium - 12
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 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +4100%
Contains more Potassium +178.8%
Contains more Copper +855.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +137.2%
Contains more Zinc +539.1%
Contains more Manganese +659.3%
Equal in Sodium - 12

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +741.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14050%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4980%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +741.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14050%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4980%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3650%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Water +118.1%
Contains more Other +155.3%
Contains more Carbs +153.4%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +3650%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Water +118.1%
Contains more Other +155.3%
Contains more Carbs +153.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 1.5g 0.04g Taro
Fats 0.2g 0.06g Taro
Carbs 26.46g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 112kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 0.4g 60.46g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 0g Taro
Calcium 43mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.55mg 0.11mg Taro
Magnesium 33mg 21mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 2mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 212mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 12mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.172mg 0.018mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.066mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.081mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.036mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.002mg Taro
Folate 22µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg 0µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.011g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.017g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Maple syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.