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Taro vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro and Tomato paste

  • Tomato paste is richer than Taro in Iron, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tomato paste is 30% higher.

Food types used in this article are Taro, raw and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 Calcium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%
Contains more Iron +441.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +71.6%
Contains more Zinc +173.9%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Selenium +657.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 83
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 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Calcium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%
Contains more Iron +441.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +71.6%
Contains more Zinc +173.9%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Selenium +657.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 83

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1906.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +512%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1040%
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 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1906.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +512%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1040%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +39.9%
Contains more Protein +188%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Water - 73.5
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Carbs +39.9%
Contains more Protein +188%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Water - 73.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +318.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.8%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +318.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taro Tomato paste
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 Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 14.81g Taro
Protein 1.5g 4.32g Tomato paste
Fats 0.2g 0.47g Tomato paste
Carbs 26.46g 18.91g Taro
Calories 112kcal 82kcal Taro
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 0.4g 12.18g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 4.1g
Calcium 43mg 36mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 33mg 42mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 84mg 83mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 11mg 59mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.63mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.172mg 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.383mg 0.302mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 76IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 2.38mg 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 4.5mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.06mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.153mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.142mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.216mg Taro
Folate 22µg 12µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.031mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.069mg 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.089mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.111mg 0.124mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.067mg 0.134mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.02mg 0.027mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.13mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.082mg 0.088mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.034mg 0.071mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.1g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.067g Tomato paste
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.16g Tomato paste

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Tomato paste
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
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.