Wasabi vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wasabi and taro different?
- Wasabi is higher than taro in vitamin C, fiber, zinc, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Wasabi covers your daily need for vitamin C, 42% more than taro.
- Wasabi contains 7 times more zinc than taro. Wasabi contains 1.62mg of zinc, while taro contains 0.23mg.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index (54) than wasabi (41).
Wasabi, root, raw and Taro, raw types were 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 | +109.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +197.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +604.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
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 | +831.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +356% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +215% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.4% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41.9mg | 4.5mg | 42% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 7.8g | 4.1g | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.62mg | 0.23mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 69mg | 33mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.025mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 1.5g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.55mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.131mg | 0.095mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.303mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.155mg | 0.172mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 591mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 84mg | 1% |
| Folate | 18µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 23.54g | 26.46g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.283mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.63g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.743mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 109kcal | 112kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.74g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.391mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 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?
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.
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.