Taro vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taro and winged bean?
- Taro is higher in vitamin B6 and phosphorus; however, winged bean is richer in copper, vitamin B1, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Winged bean's daily need coverage for copper is 135% more.
- Winged bean contains 4 times less vitamin B6 than taro. Taro contains 0.283mg of vitamin B6, while winged bean contains 0.075mg.
- Winged bean has a lower glycemic index (32) than taro (54).
We used Taro, raw and Winged bean tuber, raw 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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +263.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +705.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +504.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +161.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +277.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +298.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +496% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.3% |
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:
11.6 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
28.1 g
Water:
57.4 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +673.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +350% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
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Carbs
~28.1g
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
0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.174 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1362.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 1.386mg | 135% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.379mg | 24% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 11.6g | 20% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.075mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 1.39mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.149mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.64mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.532mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 45mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.116mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 148kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.222g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.234g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.174g | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 28.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 28.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 591mg | 586mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.64mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.599mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.241mg | 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
17%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.