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Taro leaves vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro leaves and Broad bean different?

  • Taro leaves have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Manganese, Folate, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Calcium than Broad bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Taro leaves is 36% higher.
  • Taro leaves contain 17 times more Vitamin A RAE than Broad bean. While Taro leaves contain 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, Broad bean contains only 14µg.

Taro leaves, raw and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used 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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
7
:
3
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Calcium +494.4%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +235.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +350%
Contains more Manganese +173.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +494.4%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +235.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +350%
Contains more Manganese +173.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%

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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
10
:
0
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin A +1687%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +403.4%
Contains more Folate +117.2%
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%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1687%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +403.4%
Contains more Folate +117.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
4
:
1
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Fats +48%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Equal in Protein - 4.8
Equal in Water - 83.7
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
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +48%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Equal in Protein - 4.8
Equal in Water - 83.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
2
:
1
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.142
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.303
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.142
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.303

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 Broad bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 3g 6.5g Broad bean
Protein 4.98g 4.8g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.5g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 10.1g Broad bean
Calories 42kcal 62kcal Broad bean
Sugar 3.01g Broad bean
Fiber 3.7g 3.6g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 18mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 1.5mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 31mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 648mg 193mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 41mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.47mg Broad bean
Copper 0.27mg 0.06mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.261mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 4825IU 270IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 14µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 19.8mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.128mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.09mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 1.2mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.066mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.029mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 58µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.048mg
Threonine 0.167mg 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.215mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.37mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.079mg 0.037mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.195mg
Valine 0.256mg 0.235mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.142g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.02g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.303g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Broad bean
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
91%
Taro leaves
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.