Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Cooked Taro Shoots VS Fresh Orange juice

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cooked Taro Shoots	18%	4%	78%
Fresh Orange juice	6%	4%	90%

Macro Nutrients

	Cooked Taro Shoots	Fresh Orange juice	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.2% 63.5kcal	7.04% 204kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.37% 0.36g	0.94% 0.91g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.23% 0.073g	0.34% 0.11g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.83% 0.045g	3.1% 0.05g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.61% 0.1g	0.77% 0.13g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	11% 14.5g	36.3% 47g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	52.6% 38g	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	13.3% 9.6g	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	% 8.2g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 18.8g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	2.4% 0.91g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	5.9% 3.3g	5.67% 3.18g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cooked Taro Shoots	Fresh Orange juice	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.5% 13.6μg	5.04% 45.4μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	14.4% 0.17mg	34% 0.41mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	18.5% 0.24mg	10.5% 0.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	23% 3.67mg	11.3% 1.8mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.9% 0.34mg	17.2% 0.86mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	39% 0.51mg	14% 0.18mg	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	3.4% 13.6μg	34% 136μg	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	95% 85.7mg	252% 227mg	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	1.2% 0.18mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0.38% 0.45μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cooked Taro Shoots	Fresh Orange juice	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.35% 63.5mg	5% 50mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	47.4% 0.43mg	22% 0.2mg	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	23.2% 1.86mg	11.3% 0.91mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	8.64% 36.3mg	12% 50mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	25.6% 0.59mg	2.76% 0.064mg	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	17% 118mg	11% 77mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	46% 1560mg	26.7% 907mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	8.25% 4.54μg	0.82% 0.45μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.6% 9.07mg	0.3% 4.54mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	22.3% 2.45mg	2.06% 0.23mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11.7% 432g	11% 401g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cooked Taro Shoots VS Fresh Orange juice per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Cooked Taro Shoots versus 1 lb of Fresh Orange juice to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Cooked Taro Shoots vs Fresh Orange juice:

• 1 pound of Cooked Taro Shoots has 1.8 times more Vitamin B2, 2 times more Vitamin B3 and 2.8 times more Vitamin B6 than Fresh Orange juice.
• While 1 lb of Raw Orange juice contains 2.4 times more Vitamin B1, 2.5 times more Vitamin B5, 10 times more Vitamin B9 and 2.6 times more Vitamin C than Cooked Taro Shoots no Salt.
• 1 pound of Cooked Taro Shoots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B9
• Both Cooked Taro Shoots no Salt as well as Raw Orange juice have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Cooked Taro Shoots vs Fresh Orange juice:

• 1 pound of Cooked Taro Shoots has 2.1 times more Copper, 2.1 times more Iron, 9.3 times more Manganese, 1.5 times more Phosphorus, 1.7 times more Potassium and 10.8 times more Zinc than Fresh Orange juice.
• While 1 lb of Raw Orange juice contains 1.4 times more Magnesium than Cooked Taro Shoots no Salt.
• Both Cooked Taro Shoots and Fresh Orange juice contain similar levels of Water per one pound.
• 1 pound of Cooked Taro Shoots lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium
• 1 pound of Fresh Orange juice lack sufficient amounts of Manganese and Zinc
• Both Cooked Taro Shoots no Salt as well as Raw Orange juice lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Raw Orange juice contains 3.3 times more Carbohydrate than Cooked Taro Shoots no Salt.
• Both Cooked Taro Shoots no Salt as well as Raw Orange juice provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein in one pound.