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White Bread vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between White Bread and Taro?

  • White Bread is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Potassium.
  • White Bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% more.
  • Taro contains 45 times less Sodium than White Bread. White Bread contains 490mg of Sodium, while Taro contains 11mg.

We used Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Taro, raw types 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 Calcium +234.9%
Contains more Iron +556.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +221.7%
Contains more Manganese +39.9%
Contains more Selenium +3042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +369%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +70.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +234.9%
Contains more Iron +556.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +221.7%
Contains more Manganese +39.9%
Contains more Selenium +3042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +369%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +70.3%

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.
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Taro
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +872%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +7500%
Contains more Vitamin E +981.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
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% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
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 +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +872%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +7500%
Contains more Vitamin E +981.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +490%
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Carbs +86.8%
Contains more Other +65%
Contains more Water +94%
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +490%
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Carbs +86.8%
Contains more Other +65%
Contains more Water +94%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3643.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1830.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3643.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1830.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White Bread Taro Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 22.36g White Bread
Protein 8.85g 1.5g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 0.2g White Bread
Carbs 49.42g 26.46g White Bread
Calories 266kcal 112kcal White Bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 2.7g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 144mg 43mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 0.55mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 98mg 84mg White Bread
Potassium 126mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 490mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.74mg 0.23mg White Bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.536mg 0.383mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg 0.7µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.095mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.025mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 0.6mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.303mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 111µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 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
Trans Fat 0.027g 0g Taro
Saturated Fat 0.698g 0.041g Taro
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 0.016g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.083g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
White Bread 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
35%
White Bread
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.657g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 ($)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.