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Pumpkin leaves vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Taro?

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C, while Taro is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 21% higher.
  • Taro has 24 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pumpkin leaves. Pumpkin leaves have 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Taro has 4µg.

We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Taro, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +303.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains more Zinc +15%
Contains more Copper +29.3%
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Manganese - 0.383
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +303.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains more Zinc +15%
Contains more Copper +29.3%
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Manganese - 0.383

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.
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Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +2455.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2455.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +31.5%
Contains more Carbs +1035.6%
Equal in Other - 1.2
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +31.5%
Contains more Carbs +1035.6%
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.3%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Taro Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 22.36g Taro
Protein 3.15g 1.5g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.2g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 26.46g Taro
Calories 19kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 4.1g Taro
Calcium 39mg 43mg Taro
Iron 2.22mg 0.55mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 84mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 11mg
Zinc 0.2mg 0.23mg Taro
Copper 0.133mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.355mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 76IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 4µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 11mg 4.5mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.025mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.6mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 36µg 22µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.023mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.069mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.111mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.067mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.02mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.082mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.082mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.034mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.016g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Taro
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
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.
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/nutrients
  2. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.