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Taro leaves vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro leaves and Basil

  • Taro leaves have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Basil have more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 255% higher.
  • Basil has 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Taro leaves. Taro leaves have 0.209mg of Vitamin B1, while Basil has 0.034mg.

Food types used in this article are Taro leaves, raw and Basil, fresh.

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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 32% 32% 57% 84% 90% 11% 26% 0.39% 93% 4.9%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.4%
Contains more IronIron +40.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~56mg

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 173% 290% 40% 0% 52% 105% 28% 5% 34% 0% 272% 95% 7%
Basil
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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 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +514.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +282%
~equal in Vitamin A ~5275IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.155mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.1%
Contains more FatsFats +15.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28%
~equal in Water ~92.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.307 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Basil Opinion
Calories 42kcal 23kcal Taro leaves
Protein 4.98g 3.15g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.64g Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 18mg Taro leaves
Net carbs 3g 1.05g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 2.65g Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 107mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 648mg 295mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 3.01g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 3.7g 1.6g Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 0.41mg 0.81mg Basil
Phosphorus 60mg 56mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 4mg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A 241µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.8mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.034mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.076mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.902mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.155mg Basil
Vitamin K 108.6µg 414.8µg Basil
Folate 126µg 68µg Taro leaves
Choline 12.8mg 11.4mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.389g Basil
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.039mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.104mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.104mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.191mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.11mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.036mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.13mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.127mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.051mg Taro leaves
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Basil
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
85%
Taro leaves
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil 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 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. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.