Taro vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between taro and taco
- Taro has more vitamin B6, vitamin E, and potassium; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin K.
- Taco covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 39% more than taro.
- Taco has 4 times less vitamin E than taro. Taro has 2.38mg of vitamin E, while taco has 0.6mg.
- Taro contains less sodium.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taro is 54, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +182.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +107% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +660.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1214.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +1025% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +296.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +214.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1430% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 3.042g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 4.384g | 20% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 12.7g | 19% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 397mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 9.2µg | 15% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 8.86g | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 1.75mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 178mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.6mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 15.3µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.077mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 209mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.19mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.65mg | 7% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 226kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.249mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 19.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +490.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6250% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27468.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3565.1% |
