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Broccoli vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broccoli and Taro leaves

  • Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, while Taro leaves are higher in Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 41% more than Taro leaves.
  • Broccoli has 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Taro leaves. Broccoli has 0.573mg of Vitamin B5, while Taro leaves have 0.084mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw 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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
2
:
7
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Calcium +127.7%
Contains more Iron +208.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +105.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +451%
Contains more Manganese +240%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Calcium +127.7%
Contains more Iron +208.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +105.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +451%
Contains more Manganese +240%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Equal in Zinc - 0.41

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
3
:
7
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains more Vitamin C +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +582.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +674.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +159%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin K - 108.6
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
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 C +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +582.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +674.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +159%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin K - 108.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
4
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains more Protein +76.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +120.7%
Equal in Carbs - 6.7
Equal in Water - 85.66
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 Protein +76.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +120.7%
Equal in Carbs - 6.7
Equal in Water - 85.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
2
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +707.9%
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Taro leaves
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 +445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +707.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Taro leaves Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 3g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 4.98g Taro leaves
Fats 0.37g 0.74g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.64g 6.7g Taro leaves
Calories 34kcal 42kcal Taro leaves
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 3.01g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 3.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 47mg 107mg Taro leaves
Iron 0.73mg 2.25mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 21mg 45mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 66mg 60mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 648mg Taro leaves
Sodium 33mg 3mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.41mg
Copper 0.049mg 0.27mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.21mg 0.714mg Taro leaves
Selenium 2.5µg 0.9µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 0.78mg 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 89.2mg 52mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.209mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.513mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.084mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.146mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 126µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 101.6µg 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.088mg 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.129mg 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.135mg 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.038mg 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.125mg 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.059mg 0.114mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.151g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.307g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
65%
Broccoli
91%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.