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Water vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Water and Taro

  • The amount of Potassium, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Iron in Taro is higher than in Water.
  • Taro covers your daily Potassium needs 17% more than Water.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
1
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9
Taro
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +3200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +975%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +3200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +975%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Water
0
:
12
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
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4
Taro
Contains more Water +41.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1100%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 Water +41.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Taro Opinion
Net carbs 0g 22.36g Taro
Protein 0g 1.5g Taro
Fats 0g 0.2g Taro
Carbs 0g 26.46g Taro
Calories 0kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Water
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 3mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 1mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 0mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 0mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 5mg 11mg Water
Zinc 0.01mg 0.23mg Taro
Copper 0.016mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg Taro
Vitamin B3 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg Taro
Folate 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g Water
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water 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
0%
Water
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.