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Waffle vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Waffle and Taro

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Taro is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Waffle covers your daily Selenium needs 83% more than Taro.

Food varieties used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
Waffle
5
:
5
Taro
Taro
Contains more Calcium +493%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.2%
Contains more Zinc +195.7%
Contains more Selenium +6500%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +271.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +177.4%
Contains more Manganese +44.5%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +493%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.2%
Contains more Zinc +195.7%
Contains more Selenium +6500%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +271.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +177.4%
Contains more Manganese +44.5%

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.
Waffle
Waffle
7
:
5
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1288%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.4%
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Taro
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 A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1288%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
4
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +426.7%
Contains more Fats +6950%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Other +158.3%
Contains more Water +68.2%
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Taro
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 +426.7%
Contains more Fats +6950%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Other +158.3%
Contains more Water +68.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21906.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8074.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21906.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8074.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Taro
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Taro Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 22.36g Waffle
Protein 7.9g 1.5g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 0.2g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 26.46g Waffle
Calories 291kcal 112kcal Waffle
Sugar 0.4g Waffle
Fiber 4.1g Taro
Calcium 255mg 43mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 0.55mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 190mg 84mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 511mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.68mg 0.23mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.265mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 46.2µg 0.7µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 76IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 4µg Waffle
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.095mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.025mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.6mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.303mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 46µg 22µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.023mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.069mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.054mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.111mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.067mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.02mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.082mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.082mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.034mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.041g Taro
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.016g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.083g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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.

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.