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Yogurt vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yogurt and Taro

  • Yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Taro is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Yogurt is 31% higher.
  • Yogurt contains 14 times more Selenium than Taro. Yogurt contains 9.7µg of Selenium, while Taro contains 0.7µg.

Food types used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
Yogurt
Yogurt
4
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6
Taro
Taro
Contains more Calcium +155.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +126.1%
Contains more Selenium +1285.7%
Contains more Iron +685.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +319.1%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Copper +911.8%
Contains more Manganese +4155.6%
Yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +155.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +126.1%
Contains more Selenium +1285.7%
Contains more Iron +685.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +319.1%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Copper +911.8%
Contains more Manganese +4155.6%

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.
Yogurt
Yogurt
3
:
8
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1012%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.2%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.303
Yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 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 B2 +1012%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.2%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.303

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
Yogurt
3
:
2
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +579.3%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +635%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Yogurt
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +579.3%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +635%
Contains more Other +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
Yogurt
1
:
2
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +591.7%
Yogurt
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +591.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Taro Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 22.36g Taro
Protein 10.19g 1.5g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 0.2g Yogurt
Carbs 3.6g 26.46g Taro
Calories 59kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 3.24g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 110mg 43mg Yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 11mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 135mg 84mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 36mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.52mg 0.23mg Yogurt
Copper 0.017mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.009mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 9.7µg 0.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.025mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.303mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 7µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 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
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Taro
Trans Fat 0.006g 0g Taro
Saturated Fat 0.117g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.016g Yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.083g Taro
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.