Arugula vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Arugula and Taro leaves different?
- Taro leaves have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Iron, Fiber, and Potassium than Arugula.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Taro leaves is 41% higher.
Arugula, raw and Taro leaves, raw are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +49.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +255.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +420.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +246.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +369.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +430.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +396.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
91.71 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.1% |
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Water
~85.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.307 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +22.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.307g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 25kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 2.58g | 4.98g |
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| Fats | 0.66g | 0.74g |
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| Vitamin C | 15mg | 52mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.05g | 3g |
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| Carbs | 3.65g | 6.7g |
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| Magnesium | 47mg | 45mg |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 107mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 648mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 2.25mg |
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| Sugar | 2.05g | 3.01g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.27mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2373IU | 4825IU |
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| Vitamin A | 119µg | 241µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 2.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.714mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.456mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 1.513mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 108.6µg | |
| Folate | 97µg | 126µg |
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| Choline | 15.3mg | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.086g | 0.151g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.049g | 0.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.307g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.167mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.392mg |
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| Lysine | 0.246mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.256mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
49%
85%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.