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Rosemary vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rosemary and Taro leaves

  • Rosemary has more Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, while Taro leaves has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Rosemary covers your daily need of Iron 55% more than Taro leaves.
  • Rosemary contains 19 times more Saturated Fat than Taro leaves. While Rosemary contains 2.838g of Saturated Fat, Taro leaves contain only 0.151g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rosemary, fresh 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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +102.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.3%
Contains more IronIron +195.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
~equal in Potassium ~648mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~60mg

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 73% 175% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 FatsFats +691.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209%
Contains more OtherOther +22.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.5%
Contains more WaterWater +26.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1833.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Taro leaves Opinion
Calories 131kcal 42kcal Rosemary
Protein 3.31g 4.98g Taro leaves
Fats 5.86g 0.74g Rosemary
Vitamin C 21.8mg 52mg Taro leaves
Net carbs 6.6g 3g Rosemary
Carbs 20.7g 6.7g Rosemary
Magnesium 91mg 45mg Rosemary
Calcium 317mg 107mg Rosemary
Potassium 668mg 648mg Rosemary
Iron 6.65mg 2.25mg Rosemary
Sugar 3.01g Rosemary
Fiber 14.1g 3.7g Rosemary
Copper 0.301mg 0.27mg Rosemary
Zinc 0.93mg 0.41mg Rosemary
Phosphorus 66mg 60mg Rosemary
Sodium 26mg 3mg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 2924IU 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A 146µg 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.96mg 0.714mg Rosemary
Selenium 0.9µg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.209mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 1.513mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.084mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.146mg Rosemary
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Folate 109µg 126µg Taro leaves
Choline 12.8mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 2.838g 0.151g Taro leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 0.06g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 0.307g Rosemary
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.048mg Rosemary
Threonine 0.136mg 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.249mg 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.143mg 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.047mg 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.165mg 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.066mg 0.114mg Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rosemary 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
40%
Rosemary
85%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.687g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.