Taro, raw vs Beets, raw
Side by side, per 100 g, from the same USDA reference data.
Taro, raw has more — 112 calories per 100 g against 43 for beets, raw, a difference of 69 kcal (160% more). On protein it is Taro, raw 1.5 g versus beets, raw 1.6 g per 100 g.
Nutrient by nutrient, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Taro, raw | Beets, raw | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112 kcal | 43 kcal | 69 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 1.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26.5 g | 9.6 g | 16.9 g |
| Fibre | 4.1 g | 2.8 g | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 6.8 g | 6.4 g |
| Sodium | 11.0 mg | 78.0 mg | 67.0 mg |
| Potassium | 591.0 mg | 325.0 mg | 266.0 mg |
| Calcium | 43.0 mg | 16.0 mg | 27.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.8 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.5 mg | 4.9 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4.0 µg | 2.0 µg | 2.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | equal |
| Water | 70.6 g | 87.6 g | 16.9 g |
Highlighted cells are the higher of the two. "Higher" is not automatically "better" — it depends entirely on what you are trying to do.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.