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Broad bean vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broad bean and Taro leaves different?

  • Taro leaves have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Manganese, Folate, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Calcium than Broad bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Taro leaves is 36% higher.

Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
3
:
7
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +494.4%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +235.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +350%
Contains more Manganese +173.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +494.4%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +235.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +350%
Contains more Manganese +173.6%
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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
0
:
10
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains more Vitamin A +1687%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +403.4%
Contains more Folate +117.2%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1687%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +403.4%
Contains more Folate +117.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
1
:
4
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Fats +48%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.98
Equal in Water - 85.66
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
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
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Fats +48%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.98
Equal in Water - 85.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
1
:
2
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.151
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.307
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.151
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.307

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Taro leaves Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 3g Broad bean
Protein 4.8g 4.98g Taro leaves
Fats 0.5g 0.74g Taro leaves
Carbs 10.1g 6.7g Broad bean
Calories 62kcal 42kcal Broad bean
Sugar 3.01g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 3.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 18mg 107mg Taro leaves
Iron 1.5mg 2.25mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 31mg 45mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 73mg 60mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 648mg Taro leaves
Sodium 41mg 3mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.47mg 0.41mg Broad bean
Copper 0.06mg 0.27mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.261mg 0.714mg Taro leaves
Selenium 1µg 0.9µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 270IU 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 19.8mg 52mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.209mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.513mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.084mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.146mg Taro leaves
Folate 58µg 126µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.048mg
Threonine 0.178mg 0.167mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.37mg 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.313mg 0.246mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.195mg
Valine 0.235mg 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.115mg 0.114mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.151g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.307g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean 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
18%
Broad bean
91%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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.

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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.