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Kanpyo vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kanpyo and Taro leaves?

  • Kanpyo is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, Magnesium, and Manganese, yet Taro leaves are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 58% more.
  • Kanpyo has 30 times more Vitamin B5 than Taro leaves. While Kanpyo has 2.553mg of Vitamin B5, Taro leaves have only 0.084mg.

We used Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) and Taro leaves, raw types in this article.

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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.
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
9
:
1
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains more Calcium +161.7%
Contains more Iron +127.6%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.1%
Contains more Zinc +1329.3%
Contains more Copper +60.4%
Contains more Manganese +59.2%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Kanpyo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Contains more Calcium +161.7%
Contains more Iron +127.6%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.1%
Contains more Zinc +1329.3%
Contains more Copper +60.4%
Contains more Manganese +59.2%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
3
:
7
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2939.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +936.4%
Contains more Folate +106.6%
Kanpyo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 0%
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 B3 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2939.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +936.4%
Contains more Folate +106.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
3
:
2
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains more Protein +72.3%
Contains more Carbs +870.6%
Contains more Other +205.2%
Contains more Fats +32.1%
Contains more Water +328.9%
Kanpyo
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 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 +72.3%
Contains more Carbs +870.6%
Contains more Other +205.2%
Contains more Fats +32.1%
Contains more Water +328.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
2
:
1
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Kanpyo
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.244 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 -70.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Taro leaves Opinion
Net carbs 55.23g 3g Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 4.98g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.74g Taro leaves
Carbs 65.03g 6.7g Kanpyo
Calories 258kcal 42kcal Kanpyo
Sugar 3.01g Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g 3.7g Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 107mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 2.25mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 45mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 60mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 648mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 3mg Taro leaves
Zinc 5.86mg 0.41mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.27mg Kanpyo
Manganese 1.137mg 0.714mg Kanpyo
Selenium 2.6µg 0.9µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 0IU 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 0.2mg 52mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.209mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 1.513mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.084mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.146mg Kanpyo
Folate 61µg 126µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.151g Kanpyo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.06g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g 0.307g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kanpyo Taro leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
32%
Kanpyo
91%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo 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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.