Wax gourd vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Wax gourd and Taro
- Wax gourd has more Vitamin C, however, Taro has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin E , Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
- Taro's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 19% more.
- Wax gourd has 2 times more Vitamin C than Taro. Wax gourd has 10.5mg of Vitamin C, while Taro has 4.5mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
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Zinc
+156.5%
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Calcium
+138.9%
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Iron
+44.7%
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Magnesium
+230%
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Phosphorus
+394.1%
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Potassium
+11720%
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Sodium
-89.7%
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Copper
+681.8%
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Manganese
+583.9%
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Selenium
+250%
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Zinc
+156.5%
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Calcium
+138.9%
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Iron
+44.7%
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Magnesium
+230%
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Phosphorus
+394.1%
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Potassium
+11720%
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Sodium
-89.7%
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Copper
+681.8%
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Manganese
+583.9%
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Selenium
+250%
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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Vitamin C
+133.3%
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Vitamin K
+180%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+2875%
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Vitamin B1
+179.4%
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Vitamin B2
+2400%
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Vitamin B3
+56.3%
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Vitamin B5
+150.4%
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Vitamin B6
+784.4%
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Folate
+450%
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Vitamin C
+133.3%
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Vitamin K
+180%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+2875%
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Vitamin B1
+179.4%
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Vitamin B2
+2400%
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Vitamin B3
+56.3%
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Vitamin B5
+150.4%
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Vitamin B6
+784.4%
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Folate
+450%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+36%
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Protein
+275%
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Carbs
+770.4%
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+300%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
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Water
+36%
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Protein
+275%
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Carbs
+770.4%
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+300%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-61%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+131.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.083
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Saturated Fat
-61%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+131.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.083
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.04g | 22.36g |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 26.46g |
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| Calories | 14kcal | 112kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.18g | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 4.1g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 43mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.55mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 17mg | 84mg |
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| Potassium | 5mg | 591mg |
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| Sodium | 107mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.022mg | 0.172mg |
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| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.383mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.384mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.121mg | 0.303mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.283mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.083g |
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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
6%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)