Collard Greens vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between collard Greens and taro leaves
- Collard Greens have more vitamin K and vitamin A; however, taro leaves are richer in vitamin C, folate, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, vitamin B1, iron, and manganese.
- Collard Greens' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 248% more.
- Collard Greens contain 2 times more vitamin A than taro leaves. Collard Greens contain 7600IU of vitamin A, while taro leaves contain 4825IU.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Collards, 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 more CalciumCalcium | +31.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +453.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +99.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +429.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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 AVitamin A | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +159.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +274.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +129.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +422.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +330.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +163.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +687.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.71 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
5.65 g
Water:
90.18 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.5% |
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Fats
~0.74g
~equal in
Water
~85.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.173 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 | -68.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +130.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 406.6µg | 108.6µg | 248% |
| Vitamin C | 18.2mg | 52mg | 38% |
| Folate | 16µg | 126µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.456mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.27mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 648mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 380µg | 241µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 2.25mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.209mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.51mg | 0.714mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 2.02mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 45mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.575mg | 1.513mg | 6% |
| Choline | 38.4mg | 12.8mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.71g | 4.98g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 32mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 107mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.218mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.128mg | 0.146mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.173g | 0.307g | 1% |
| Calories | 33kcal | 42kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.72g | 0.74g | 0% |
| Carbs | 5.65g | 6.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.65g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 3.01g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.047g | 0.151g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.026g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.086mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.13mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.028mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.104mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
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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
103%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Collard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Collard Greens is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.