Taro vs. Yautia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and yautia different?
- Taro is higher in fiber and manganese; however, yautia is richer in copper and iron.
- Taro contains 5 times more calcium than yautia. While taro contains 43mg of calcium, yautia contains only 9mg.
Taro, raw and Yautia (tannier), raw are the varieties used 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 | +377.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.8% |
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Protein
~1.46g
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Water
~73.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.5g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.186mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.257mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.98mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 51mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.237mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.209mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 98kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5.2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 23.63g | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.46g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 22.13g | N/A |
| Potassium | 591mg | 598mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.667mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yautia is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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 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.
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.