Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Taro Shoots VS Taro

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Taro Shoots	27%	6%	67%
Taro	5%	2%	93%

Macro Nutrients

	Taro Shoots	Taro	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.72% 50kcal	17.5% 508kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.42% 0.41g	0.94% 0.91g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.26% 0.082g	0.58% 0.19g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.1% 0.05g	7.1% 0.11g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.69% 0.12g	1.55% 0.26g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.1% 10.5g	92% 120g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	2.5% 1.8g	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	49% 18.6g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	7.45% 4.17g	12% 6.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Taro Shoots	Taro	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.5% 13.6μg	2% 18μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	15% 0.18mg	36% 0.43mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	17.4% 0.23mg	8.72% 0.11mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	22.7% 3.63mg	17% 2.72mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.8% 0.34mg	27.5% 1.37mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	38.7% 0.5mg	99% 1.3mg	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	25% 100μg	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	106% 95mg	22.7% 20.4mg	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	72% 10.8mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	3.78% 4.54μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Taro Shoots	Taro	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.44% 54.4mg	19.5% 195mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	44.4% 0.4mg	86.7% 0.78mg	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	34% 2.72mg	31% 2.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	8.64% 36.3mg	35.6% 150mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	24% 0.55mg	75.5% 1.74mg	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	18% 127mg	54.4% 381mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	44.3% 1506mg	79% 2681mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	7.42% 4.1μg	5.77% 3.18μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.3% 4.54mg	3.33% 50mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	21% 2.3mg	9.5% 1.04mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11.7% 435g	8.66% 320g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Taro Shoots VS Taro per 1 lb

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Taro Shoots vs Taro:

• 1 pound of Taro Shoots has 2 times more Vitamin B2, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3 and 4.7 times more Vitamin C than Taro.
• While 1 lb of Raw Taro contains 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 Raw Taro Shoots.
• 1 pound of Taro Shoots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B9
• 1 pound of Taro have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2
• Both Raw Taro Shoots as well as Raw Taro have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Taro Shoots vs Taro:

• 1 pound of Taro Shoots has 2.2 times more Zinc and 1.4 times more Water than Taro.
• While 1 lb of Raw Taro contains 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 Raw Taro Shoots.
• Both Taro Shoots and Taro contain similar levels of Iron per one pound.
• 1 pound of Taro Shoots lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Magnesium
• Both Raw Taro Shoots as well as Raw Taro lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Raw Taro contains 10.2 times more Energy, 11.4 times more Carbohydrate and 1.6 times more Protein than Raw Taro Shoots.
• 1 pound of Taro Shoots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein
• Both Raw Taro Shoots as well as Raw Taro provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in one pound.