Basil vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between basil and taro leaves
- Basil has more vitamin K, manganese, copper, iron, and vitamin A; however, taro leaves have more vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 255% higher.
- Taro leaves have 2 times less manganese than basil. Basil has 1.148mg of manganese, while taro leaves have 0.714mg.
Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Taro leaves, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| 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 | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +282% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +152.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +514.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +152.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28% |
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Water
~85.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 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 | -72.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.7% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 108.6µg | 255% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 52mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.456mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.714mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Folate | 68µg | 126µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.27mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 2.25mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 648mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 2.02mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 107mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 45mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.513mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 4.98g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 241µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.151g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.146mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.307g | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 6.7g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.74g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.01g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 12.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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
104%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.