Taro vs Mountain yam
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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Taro wins in 18 out of 29 nutrient categories
Taro: 18
vs
Mountain yam: 7
(4 ties)
Overview
| Nutrient | Taro | Mountain yam | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 cal | 67 cal | |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1.3 g | |
| Carbs | 34.6 g | 16.3 g | |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | |
| Fiber | 5.1 g | 2.5 g | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Taro | Mountain yam | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 21.3 MG | 0 MG | |
| Folate, total | 19 UG | 14 UG | |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.5 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.4 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 0.0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4 UG | 0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 0.2 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5 MG | 2.6 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.9 MG | 0.2 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.2 UG | 1.4 UG |
Minerals
| Mineral | Taro | Mountain yam | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 18 MG | 26 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.7 MG | 0.4 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30 MG | 12 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.4 MG | 0.2 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 76 MG | 34 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 484 MG | 418 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 UG | 0.7 UG | |
| Sodium, Na | 15 MG | 13 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.3 MG | 0.3 MG | Tie |