Taro vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between taro and taco salad
- Taro has more vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese, while taco salad has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B5, and iron.
- Taco salad's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 17% higher.
- Taco salad contains 3 times less potassium than taro. Taro contains 591mg of potassium, while taco salad contains 210mg.
- The amount of sodium in taro is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +491.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +214.3% |
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 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +345.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3630% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
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Water
~72.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16187.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +963.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 11mg | 385mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 3.446g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.32µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.11mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.18mg | 12% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 7.46g | 11% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 210mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 1.36mg | 10% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 6.68g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.167mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.68mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 22mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 2.606g | 6% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 97mg | 5% |
| Folate | 22µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 11.91g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.883g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 1.8mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 23.3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 141kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.405g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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