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Taro leaves vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro leaves and Turnip

  • Turnip contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Potassium than Taro leaves.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Taro leaves is 90% higher.

Food types used in this article are Taro leaves, raw and Turnips, raw.

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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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
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0
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Calcium +256.7%
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Magnesium +309.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +239.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +217.6%
Contains more Manganese +432.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +256.7%
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Magnesium +309.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +239.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +217.6%
Contains more Manganese +432.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
9
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1
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin K +108500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.1%
Taro leaves
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%
Turnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin K +108500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
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1
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Protein +453.3%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Other +174.3%
Equal in Carbs - 6.43
Equal in Water - 91.87
Taro leaves
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +453.3%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Other +174.3%
Equal in Carbs - 6.43
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
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1
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Turnip
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 3g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 4.98g 0.9g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.1g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 6.43g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 28kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g 3.8g Taro leaves
Fiber 3.7g 1.8g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 30mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.3mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 11mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 27mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 191mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 67mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.27mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.085mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.134mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 0IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.03mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 21mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.04mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.03mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.4mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.09mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 15µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0.1µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.009mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.025mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.036mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.033mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.036mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.011mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.017mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.03mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.014mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.006g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.053g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
91%
Taro leaves
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/nutrients
  2. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.