Taro and konjac nutrition is the same

Taro and konjac nutrition is not the same, taro is the main nutrient is carbohydrate, konjac’s main nutrient is fiber. Per 100 grams of taro calories for 56kcal, carbohydrates accounted for 12.7g, protein for 1.3g, the amount of fat is very small, almost none. This shows that taro is a high starch, low protein, low fat food. Taro is generally considered a good choice for a staple food, and its main role is to provide calories. Konjac, on the other hand, is an ultra-low-calorie food, 100g of konjac flour is 186kcal. its fiber content is very high, 100g of konjac flour contains 74.4g of dietary fiber. The biggest role of dietary fiber is to absorb water in the intestinal tract, to a certain extent, to help intestinal peristalsis, promote defecation. Therefore, taro and konjac are two very different foods that can provide different nutrition for the human body. People can choose scientifically according to their own needs.