Nutrient Comparison: Taro Shoots VS Cassava per 1 kg
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Taro Shoots versus 1 kg of Cassava to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Taro Shoots vs Cassava:
- 1 kilogram of Taro Shoots has 1.3 times more Vitamin B6 than Cassava.
- While 1 kg of Raw Cassava contains 2.2 times more Vitamin B1, 1.4 times more Vitamin B5 and 9 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Taro Shoots.
- Both Taro Shoots and Cassava provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin C per one kilogram.
- 1 kilogram of Taro Shoots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B9
- Both Raw Taro Shoots as well as Raw Cassava have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one kilogram.
Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Taro Shoots vs Cassava:
- 1 kilogram of Taro Shoots has 2.2 times more Iron, 1.2 times more Potassium, 1.5 times more Zinc and 1.6 times more Water than Cassava.
- While 1 kg of Raw Cassava contains 2.6 times more Magnesium and 3.1 times more Manganese than Raw Taro Shoots.
- Both Taro Shoots and Cassava contain similar levels of Copper and Phosphorus per one kilogram.
- 1 kilogram of Taro Shoots lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium
- Both Raw Taro Shoots as well as Raw Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium in one kilogram.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:
- 1 kg of Raw Cassava contains 14.5 times more Energy, 16.4 times more Carbohydrate and 1.5 times more Protein than Raw Taro Shoots.
- 1 kilogram of Taro Shoots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein
- Both Raw Taro Shoots as well as Raw Cassava provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in one kilogram.