Bran vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Bran and Taro leaves
- Bran has more Selenium, and Manganese, however, Taro leaves has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Iron, Potassium, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Taro leaves is 58% higher.
- Taro leaves have 9 times less Selenium than Bran. Bran has 7.7µg of Selenium, while Taro leaves have 0.9µg.
Food types used in this article are Oat bran, cooked 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 ZincZinc | +29.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +755.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +970% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +604.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +155.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +309.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1241.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +950.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +484% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2000% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.21 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
11.44 g
Water:
84 g
Other:
0.49 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +291.8% |
~equal in
Water
~85.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.339 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.307 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +385% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.151g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.307g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 40kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 3.21g | 4.98g |
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| Fats | 0.86g | 0.74g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 52mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.84g | 3g |
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| Carbs | 11.44g | 6.7g |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 45mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 107mg |
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| Potassium | 92mg | 648mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 2.25mg |
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| Sugar | 3.01g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.27mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 119mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 4825IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 241µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.964mg | 0.714mg |
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| Selenium | 7.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.456mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.144mg | 1.513mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 126µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.163g | 0.151g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.291g | 0.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.339g | 0.307g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.057mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.167mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.235mg | 0.392mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.246mg |
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| Methionine | 0.057mg | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.165mg | 0.256mg |
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| Histidine | 0.07mg | 0.114mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
6%
85%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.