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Pumpkin leaves vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin leaves and Taro leaves different?

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Phosphorus, while Taro leaves are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin C 46% more than Pumpkin leaves.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 2 times more Phosphorus than Taro leaves. Pumpkin leaves contain 104mg of Phosphorus, while Taro leaves contain 60mg.

Pumpkin leaves, raw and Taro leaves, raw types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Calcium +174.4%
Contains more Magnesium +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +103%
Contains more Manganese +101.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.25
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Calcium +174.4%
Contains more Magnesium +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +103%
Contains more Manganese +101.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.25
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Folate +250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 290% 41% 0% 174% 53% 106% 29% 6% 34% 95% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Carbs +187.6%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Equal in Water - 85.66
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Carbs +187.6%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Equal in Water - 85.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1295.5%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1295.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin leaves Taro leaves
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Taro leaves Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 3g Taro leaves
Protein 3.15g 4.98g Taro leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.74g Taro leaves
Carbs 2.33g 6.7g Taro leaves
Calories 19kcal 42kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 3.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 39mg 107mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.22mg 2.25mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 38mg 45mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 60mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 648mg Taro leaves
Sodium 11mg 3mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.41mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.133mg 0.27mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.714mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 1942IU 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 52mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.209mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1.513mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.084mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.146mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 126µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.114mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.151g Taro leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.307g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Taro leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Pumpkin leaves
91%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/nutrients
  2. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.