Nutrient Comparison: Taro VS Cassava per 100 g
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Taro versus 100 g of Cassava to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Taro vs Cassava:
- 100 grams of Taro have 2.8 times more Vitamin B5, 3.2 times more Vitamin B6 and 12.5 times more Vitamin E than Cassava.
- While 100 g of Raw Cassava contain 1.9 times more Vitamin B2, 1.4 times more Vitamin B3 and 4.6 times more Vitamin C than Raw Taro.
- Both Taro and Cassava provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B9 per 100 grams.
- 100 grams of Taro have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2
- 100 grams of Cassava have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
- Both Raw Taro as well as Raw Cassava have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin K in 100 grams.
Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Taro vs Cassava:
- 100 grams of Taro have 2.7 times more Calcium, 1.7 times more Copper, 2 times more Iron, 1.6 times more Magnesium, 3.1 times more Phosphorus and 2.2 times more Potassium than Cassava.
- While 100 g of Raw Cassava contain 1.5 times more Zinc than Raw Taro.
- Both Taro and Cassava contain similar levels of Manganese per 100 grams.
- 100 grams of Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Calcium
- Both Raw Taro as well as Raw Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in 100 grams.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:
- 100 grams of Taro have 2.3 times more Fiber than Cassava.
- While 100 g of Raw Cassava contain 1.4 times more Energy, 1.4 times more Carbohydrate and 4.3 times more Sugars than Raw Taro.
- Both Taro and Cassava offer comparable quantities of Protein per 100 grams.
- Both Raw Taro as well as Raw Cassava provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in 100 grams.