Taro vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between taro and white chocolate
- Taro is higher in vitamin B6, manganese, fiber, copper, and vitamin E, yet white chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
- White chocolate covers your daily saturated fat needs 97% more than taro.
- Taro contains 48 times more manganese than white chocolate. While taro contains 0.383mg of manganese, white chocolate contains only 0.008mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in taro is lower.
- The glycemic index of white chocolate is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Taro, raw and Candies, white chocolate.
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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 | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4687.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +362.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +221.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +542.9% |
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 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +147.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +405.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1028% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +810% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.5% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +5333.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +291.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15945% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56756.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1120.5% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 19.412g | 88% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 32.09g | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 9.097g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 539kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.282mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.056mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.2g | 16% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 199mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.008mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 176mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.06mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 59.24g | 11% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 286mg | 9% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 5.87g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.96mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 4.5µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 9.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.608mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1.013g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.74mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Folate | 22µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 29.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.745mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 59g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.371g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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