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Edible mushroom vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Edible mushroom and Taro leaves

  • Edible mushroom is richer in Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Taro leaves are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A, Iron, and Vitamin E.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily Vitamin K needs 91% more than Edible mushroom.
  • Edible mushroom has 18 times more Vitamin B5 than Taro leaves. Edible mushroom has 1.497mg of Vitamin B5, while Taro leaves have 0.084mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, white, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 32% 57% 84% 90% 11% 26% 0.39% 93% 4.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +933.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.8%
Contains more IronIron +350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1419.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 0.2% 6% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 173% 290% 40% 0% 52% 105% 28% 5% 34% 0% 272% 95% 7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1682.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2376.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +641.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 ProteinProtein +61.2%
Contains more FatsFats +117.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.5%
Contains more OtherOther +123.3%
~equal in Water ~85.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
29% 12% 59%
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 -66.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Taro leaves Opinion
Calories 22kcal 42kcal Taro leaves
Protein 3.09g 4.98g Taro leaves
Fats 0.34g 0.74g Taro leaves
Vitamin C 2.1mg 52mg Taro leaves
Net carbs 2.26g 3g Taro leaves
Carbs 3.26g 6.7g Taro leaves
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Magnesium 9mg 45mg Taro leaves
Calcium 3mg 107mg Taro leaves
Potassium 318mg 648mg Taro leaves
Iron 0.5mg 2.25mg Taro leaves
Sugar 1.98g 3.01g Edible mushroom
Fiber 1g 3.7g Taro leaves
Copper 0.318mg 0.27mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.52mg 0.41mg Edible mushroom
Phosphorus 86mg 60mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 5mg 3mg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 0IU 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg 0.714mg Taro leaves
Selenium 9.3µg 0.9µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.209mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 1.513mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.084mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.146mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 0µg 108.6µg Taro leaves
Folate 17µg 126µg Taro leaves
Choline 17.3mg 12.8mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.151g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.307g Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.107mg 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.12mg 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.107mg 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.031mg 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.232mg 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.057mg 0.114mg Taro leaves
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Edible mushroom Taro leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Edible mushroom
85%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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.
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.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.