Nutrient Comparison: Taro VS Taro Shoots per 14 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Taro versus 14 oz of Taro Shoots to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Taro vs Taro Shoots:
- 14 ounces of Taro have 2.4 times more Vitamin B1, 4 times more Vitamin B5, 2.5 times more Vitamin B6 and 7.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Taro Shoots.
- While 14 oz of Raw Taro Shoots contain 2 times more Vitamin B2, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3 and 4.7 times more Vitamin C than Raw Taro.
- 14 ounces of Taro have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2
- 14 ounces of Taro Shoots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B9
- Both Raw Taro as well as Raw Taro Shoots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.
Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Taro vs Taro Shoots:
- 14 ounces of Taro have 3.6 times more Calcium, 2 times more Copper, 4.1 times more Magnesium, 3.1 times more Manganese, 3 times more Phosphorus and 1.8 times more Potassium than Taro Shoots.
- While 14 oz of Raw Taro Shoots contain 2.2 times more Zinc and 1.4 times more Water than Raw Taro.
- Both Taro and Taro Shoots contain similar levels of Iron per 14 ounces.
- 14 ounces of Taro Shoots lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Magnesium
- Both Raw Taro as well as Raw Taro Shoots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in 14 ounces.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:
- 14 ounces of Taro have 10.2 times more Energy, 11.4 times more Carbohydrate and 1.6 times more Protein than Taro Shoots.
- 14 ounces of Taro Shoots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein
- Both Raw Taro as well as Raw Taro Shoots provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in 14 ounces.