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Arrowroot vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Arrowroot and Taro leaves?

  • Arrowroot is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B6, yet Taro leaves are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 56% more.
  • Arrowroot has 3 times more Folate than Taro leaves. While Arrowroot has 338µg of Folate, Taro leaves have only 126µg.

We used Arrowroot, raw and Taro leaves, raw types 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 +63.3%
Contains more Zinc +53.7%
Contains more Calcium +1683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Copper +123.1%
Contains more Manganese +310.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Zinc +53.7%
Contains more Calcium +1683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Copper +123.1%
Contains more Manganese +310.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.25

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 B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.2%
Contains more Folate +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +25294.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +672.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 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 B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.2%
Contains more Folate +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +25294.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +672.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +99.9%
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Other +35.2%
Equal in Water - 85.66
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 Carbs +99.9%
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Other +35.2%
Equal in Water - 85.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.7%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Taro leaves Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 3g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 4.98g Taro leaves
Fats 0.2g 0.74g Taro leaves
Carbs 13.39g 6.7g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 42kcal Arrowroot
Sugar 3.01g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 3.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 6mg 107mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.22mg 2.25mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 25mg 45mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 98mg 60mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 648mg Taro leaves
Sodium 26mg 3mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.63mg 0.41mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.27mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.174mg 0.714mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 19IU 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 1.9mg 52mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.209mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 1.513mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.084mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.146mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 126µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.151g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.307g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Taro leaves
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
35%
Arrowroot
91%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.