Taro vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Taro and Water chestnuts?
- Taro is richer in Vitamin E , and Iron, while Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, and Vitamin B2.
- Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 17% higher.
- Water chestnuts have 9 times less Iron than Taro. Taro has 0.55mg of Iron, while Water chestnuts have 0.06mg.
- Taro is lower in Sugar.
We used Taro, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+290.9%
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Iron
+816.7%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+33.3%
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Sodium
-21.4%
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Manganese
+15.7%
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Zinc
+117.4%
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Copper
+89.5%
Equal in Potassium - 584
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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Calcium
+290.9%
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Iron
+816.7%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+33.3%
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Sodium
-21.4%
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Manganese
+15.7%
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Zinc
+117.4%
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Copper
+89.5%
Equal in Potassium - 584
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+98.3%
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Vitamin C
+12.5%
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Folate
+37.5%
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Vitamin K
+233.3%
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Vitamin B1
+47.4%
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Vitamin B2
+700%
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Vitamin B3
+66.7%
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Vitamin B5
+58.1%
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Vitamin B6
+15.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+98.3%
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Vitamin C
+12.5%
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Folate
+37.5%
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Vitamin K
+233.3%
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Vitamin B1
+47.4%
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Vitamin B2
+700%
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Vitamin B3
+66.7%
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Vitamin B5
+58.1%
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Vitamin B6
+15.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+100%
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Carbs
+10.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.4
Equal in Carbs - 23.94
Equal in Water - 73.46
Equal in Other - 1.1
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
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1.2 g
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
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1.1 g
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Fats
+100%
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Carbs
+10.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.4
Equal in Carbs - 23.94
Equal in Water - 73.46
Equal in Other - 1.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+700%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+93%
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Saturated Fat
-36.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.083 g
Saturated Fat:
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.043 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+700%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+93%
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Saturated Fat
-36.6%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 20.94g |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.4g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 23.94g |
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| Calories | 112kcal | 97kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 4.8g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 3g |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.06mg |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 584mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.326mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.331mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.479mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.328mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.026g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.043g |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
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.