Drumstick leaves vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between drumstick leaves and taro leaves
- Drumstick leaves have more vitamin B6, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, manganese, calcium, and phosphorus; however, taro leaves are richer in folate, copper, and potassium.
- Drumstick leaves' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 81% more.
- Drumstick leaves contain 2 times more phosphorus than taro leaves. Drumstick leaves contain 112mg of phosphorus, while taro leaves contain 60mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Drumstick leaves, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +721.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +215% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.7% |
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Water
~85.66g
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 | ||
| 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 | 108.6µg | 91% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.2mg | 0.146mg | 81% |
| Iron | 4mg | 2.25mg | 22% |
| Folate | 40µg | 126µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.27mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.66mg | 0.456mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 1.063mg | 0.714mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 378µg | 241µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.02mg | 13% | |
| Protein | 9.4g | 4.98g | 9% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 648mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 107mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.7g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 60mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 1.513mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.257mg | 0.209mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.125mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.151g | 1% | |
| Calories | 64kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.28g | 6.7g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.74g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 51.7mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.28g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.01g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.411mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.451mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.791mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.537mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.123mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.611mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick leaves 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 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.