Nutrient Comparison: Taro VS Taro Shoots per 100 g
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Taro versus 100 g of Taro Shoots to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Taro vs Taro Shoots:
- 100 grams of Taro have 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 Taro Shoots.
- While 100 g of Raw Taro Shoots contain 2 times more Vitamin B2, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3 and 4.7 times more Vitamin C than Raw Taro.
- 100 grams of Taro have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2
- 100 grams of Taro Shoots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B9
- Both Raw Taro as well as Raw Taro Shoots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.
Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Taro vs Taro Shoots:
- 100 grams of Taro have 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 Taro Shoots.
- While 100 g of Raw Taro Shoots contain 2.2 times more Zinc and 1.4 times more Water than Raw Taro.
- Both Taro and Taro Shoots contain similar levels of Iron per 100 grams.
- 100 grams of Taro Shoots lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Magnesium
- Both Raw Taro as well as Raw Taro Shoots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in 100 grams.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:
- 100 grams of Taro have 10.2 times more Energy, 11.4 times more Carbohydrate and 1.6 times more Protein than Taro Shoots.
- 100 grams of Taro Shoots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein
- Both Raw Taro as well as Raw Taro Shoots provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in 100 grams.