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Veggie burger vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Veggie burger and Taro

  • Veggie burger is higher than Taro in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 213% more than Taro.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taro is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Taro, raw.

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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 Calcium +216.3%
Contains more Iron +338.2%
Contains more Magnesium +69.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +447.8%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +148.3%
Contains more Selenium +3128.6%
Contains more Potassium +77.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +216.3%
Contains more Iron +338.2%
Contains more Magnesium +69.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +447.8%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +148.3%
Contains more Selenium +3128.6%
Contains more Potassium +77.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2690.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +876%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.5%
Contains more Folate +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin E +934.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.5
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.303
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2690.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +876%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.5%
Contains more Folate +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin E +934.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.5
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.303
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +946.7%
Contains more Fats +3050%
Contains more Other +110%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Water +15.4%
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +946.7%
Contains more Fats +3050%
Contains more Other +110%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Water +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11012.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2337.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11012.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2337.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Veggie burger Taro
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Taro Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 22.36g Taro
Protein 15.7g 1.5g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 0.2g Veggie burger
Carbs 14.27g 26.46g Taro
Calories 177kcal 112kcal Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 4.9g 4.1g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 43mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 0.55mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 56mg 33mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 84mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 569mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 1.26mg 0.23mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.172mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.383mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 0.7µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 4.5mg
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.095mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.025mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 0.6mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.283mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 22µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 1µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.023mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg 0.069mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.054mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg 0.111mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg 0.067mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg 0.02mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.082mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg 0.082mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg 0.034mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 1.44g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 0.016g Veggie burger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 0.083g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger Taro
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
104%
Veggie burger
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 558mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients
  2. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.