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Taro vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Taro and Tart?

  • Taro is higher in Potassium, and Vitamin E , however, Tart is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 40% more.
  • Tart contains 9 times less Potassium than Taro. Taro contains 591mg of Potassium, while Tart contains 66mg.
  • Taro has less Sodium.

We used Taro, raw and Breakfast tart, low fat types in this article.

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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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Tart
Contains more Potassium +795.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +135.6%
Contains more Iron +521.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +1742.9%
Equal in Calcium - 44
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 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Contains more Potassium +795.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +135.6%
Contains more Iron +521.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +1742.9%
Equal in Calcium - 44

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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Tart
Contains more Vitamin E +349.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2096%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +354.5%
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 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +349.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2096%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +354.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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Tart
Contains more Water +486.7%
Contains more Protein +166%
Contains more Fats +2895%
Contains more Carbs +190.2%
Equal in Other - 1.18
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Water +486.7%
Contains more Protein +166%
Contains more Fats +2895%
Contains more Carbs +190.2%
Equal in Other - 1.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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Tart
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20762.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +957.8%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20762.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +957.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Tart Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 75.3g Tart
Protein 1.5g 3.99g Tart
Fats 0.2g 5.99g Tart
Carbs 26.46g 76.8g Tart
Calories 112kcal 372kcal Tart
Sugar 0.4g 4.87g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 1.5g Taro
Calcium 43mg 44mg Tart
Iron 0.55mg 3.42mg Tart
Magnesium 33mg 44mg Tart
Phosphorus 84mg 93mg Tart
Potassium 591mg 66mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 361mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.28mg Tart
Copper 0.172mg 0.073mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 12.9µg Tart
Vitamin A 76IU 950IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.53mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 3.8mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.285mg Tart
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.38mg Tart
Folate 22µg 100µg Tart
Vitamin K 1µg 0.4µg 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 1.393g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 3.338g Tart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.878g Tart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.