Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Cooked Taro Shoots VS Potato Skin

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cooked Taro Shoots	18%	4%	78%
Potato Skin	17%	1%	82%

Macro Nutrients

	Cooked Taro Shoots	Potato Skin	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.83% 140kcal	20% 580kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.82% 0.8g	1.03% 1g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.5% 0.16g	0.81% 0.26g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	6.25% 0.1g	6.25% 0.1g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.35% 0.23g	1.9% 0.32g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	24.6% 32g	96% 124g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	65.8% 25g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	13% 7.3g	46% 25.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cooked Taro Shoots	Potato Skin	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	3.33% 30μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	31.7% 0.38mg	17.5% 0.21mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	40.8% 0.53mg	29.2% 0.38mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	50.6% 8.1mg	64.6% 10.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	15% 0.76mg	60.4% 3.02mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	86% 1.12mg	184% 2.4mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	7.5% 30μg	42.5% 170μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	210% 189mg	127% 114mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cooked Taro Shoots	Potato Skin	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	14% 140mg	30% 300mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	104% 0.94mg	470% 4.23mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	51.3% 4.1mg	405% 32.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	19% 80mg	54.8% 230mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	56.5% 1.3mg	262% 6mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	37% 260mg	54.3% 380mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	101% 3440mg	121% 4130mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	18% 10μg	5.45% 3μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.33% 20mg	6.67% 100mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	49% 5.4mg	32% 3.5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	25.8% 953g	22.5% 833g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cooked Taro Shoots VS Potato Skin per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Cooked Taro Shoots versus 1 kg of Potato Skin to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Cooked Taro Shoots vs Potato Skin:

• 1 kilogram of Cooked Taro Shoots has 1.8 times more Vitamin B1, 1.4 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.7 times more Vitamin C than Potato Skin.
• While 1 kg of Raw Potato Skin contains 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 4 times more Vitamin B5, 2.1 times more Vitamin B6 and 5.7 times more Vitamin B9 than Cooked Taro Shoots no Salt.
• 1 kilogram of Cooked Taro Shoots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B9
• 1 kilogram of Potato Skin have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1
• Both Cooked Taro Shoots no Salt as well as Raw Potato Skin have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Cooked Taro Shoots vs Potato Skin:

• 1 kilogram of Cooked Taro Shoots has 1.5 times more Zinc than Potato Skin.
• While 1 kg of Raw Potato Skin contains 2.1 times more Calcium, 4.5 times more Copper, 7.9 times more Iron, 2.9 times more Magnesium, 4.6 times more Manganese and 1.5 times more Phosphorus than Cooked Taro Shoots no Salt.
• Both Cooked Taro Shoots and Potato Skin contain similar levels of Potassium and Water per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Cooked Taro Shoots lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Magnesium
• Both Cooked Taro Shoots no Salt as well as Raw Potato Skin lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one kilogram.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kg of Raw Potato Skin contains 4.1 times more Energy, 3.9 times more Carbohydrate and 3.5 times more Protein than Cooked Taro Shoots no Salt.
• 1 kilogram of Cooked Taro Shoots provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
• Both Cooked Taro Shoots no Salt as well as Raw Potato Skin provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in one kilogram.