Taro vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between taro and winter squash
- Taro has more vitamin E, potassium, copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, winter squash has more vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Winter squash's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 103% more.
- Taro has 20 times more vitamin E than winter squash. Taro has 2.38mg of vitamin E, while winter squash has 0.12mg.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index than winter squash.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Taro, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt.
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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 | +153.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +342.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +1883.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +493.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +340% |
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:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +199% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
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
0.072 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 261µg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.12mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.082mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 241mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.187mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 19mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.016mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 9.6mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 8.85g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 37kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 4.4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.067mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Folate | 22µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 10.6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.89g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.495mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.234mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 6.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.147g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
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.