Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces 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	0.75% 22kcal	7.66% 222kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.18% 0.18g	0.41% 0.4g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.11% 0.036g	0.25% 0.081g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.36% 0.022g	3.1% 0.05g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.3% 0.052g	0.68% 0.12g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	3.54% 4.6g	40.4% 52.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	1.1% 0.79g	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	21.4% 8.14g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.26% 1.83g	5.3% 2.98g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Taro Shoots	Taro	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.66% 5.95μg	0.88% 7.94μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.6% 0.079mg	15.7% 0.19mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	7.63% 0.099mg	3.8% 0.05mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	9.92% 1.6mg	7.44% 1.2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	2.98% 0.15mg	12% 0.6mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	17% 0.22mg	43.2% 0.56mg	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	1.5% 5.95μg	11% 43.7μg	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	46.3% 41.7mg	9.92% 8.93mg	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	31.5% 4.72mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	1.65% 2μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Taro Shoots	Taro	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.4% 24mg	8.53% 85.3mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	19.4% 0.17mg	38% 0.34mg	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	15% 1.2mg	13.6% 1.1mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.78% 16mg	15.6% 65.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.5% 0.24mg	33% 0.76mg	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	7.94% 55.6mg	24% 167mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	19.4% 659mg	34.5% 1173mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3.25% 1.8μg	2.53% 1.4μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.13% 2mg	1.46% 22mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	9.2% 1mg	4.15% 0.46mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	5.14% 190g	3.8% 140g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Taro Shoots VS Taro per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Taro Shoots versus 7 oz of Taro to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Taro Shoots vs Taro:

• 7 ounces of Taro Shoots have 2 times more Vitamin B2, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3 and 4.7 times more Vitamin C than Taro.
• While 7 oz of Raw Taro contain 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.
• 7 ounces of Taro Shoots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B9
• 7 ounces 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 seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Taro Shoots vs Taro:

• 7 ounces of Taro Shoots have 2.2 times more Zinc and 1.4 times more Water than Taro.
• While 7 oz of Raw Taro contain 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 seven ounces.
• 7 ounces 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 seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Raw Taro contain 10.2 times more Energy, 11.4 times more Carbohydrate and 1.6 times more Protein than Raw Taro Shoots.
• 7 ounces 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 seven ounces.