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

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Summary of differences between Green bean and Taro leaves

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Copper, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 in Taro leaves are higher than in Green bean.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 51% more than Green bean.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +143.2%
Contains more Iron +246.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.9%
Contains more Potassium +343.8%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +373.7%
Contains more Manganese +150.5%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +143.2%
Contains more Iron +246.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.9%
Contains more Potassium +343.8%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +373.7%
Contains more Manganese +150.5%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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 A +662.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +339.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +436.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.7%
Contains more Folate +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
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 +662.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +339.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +436.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.7%
Contains more Folate +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +17.6%
Contains more Protein +163.5%
Contains more Fats +164.3%
Contains more Other +163%
Equal in Water - 85.66
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 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 +17.6%
Contains more Protein +163.5%
Contains more Fats +164.3%
Contains more Other +163%
Equal in Water - 85.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.7%
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Taro leaves Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 3g Green bean
Protein 1.89g 4.98g Taro leaves
Fats 0.28g 0.74g Taro leaves
Carbs 7.88g 6.7g Green bean
Calories 35kcal 42kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.63g 3.01g Taro leaves
Fiber 3.2g 3.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 44mg 107mg Taro leaves
Iron 0.65mg 2.25mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 18mg 45mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 29mg 60mg Taro leaves
Potassium 146mg 648mg Taro leaves
Sodium 1mg 3mg Green bean
Zinc 0.25mg 0.41mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.057mg 0.27mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.285mg 0.714mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 633IU 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 0.46mg 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 9.7mg 52mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.209mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 1.513mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.074mg 0.084mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.146mg Taro leaves
Folate 33µg 126µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 47.9µg 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.082mg 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.116mg 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.091mg 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.023mg 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.093mg 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.035mg 0.114mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.151g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.307g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Green 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
24%
Green bean
91%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green bean
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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 Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.