Taro vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taro and tomatoes?
- Taro is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin E, manganese, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, tomatoes are richer in vitamin C and vitamin K.
- Taro's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 16% more.
- Tomatoes contain 4 times less vitamin E than taro. Taro contains 2.38mg of vitamin E, while tomatoes contain 0.54mg.
- Tomatoes have a lower glycemic index (23) than taro (54).
We used Taro, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +191.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +236% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +340.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +240.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +158.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +204.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +690% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +580.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +93.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.083g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.08mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.059mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.2g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.114mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.54mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 13.7mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 237mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 3.89g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 7.9µg | 6% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 18kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.037mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.089mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 42µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 6.7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 22µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.88g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats 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
17%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)