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Taro leaves vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taro leaves and Borage

  • Taro leaves have more Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, while Borage have more Iron.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily need of Folate 28% more than Borage.
  • Taro leaves contain 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Borage. While Taro leaves contain 0.209mg of Vitamin B1, Borage contains only 0.06mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro leaves, raw and Borage, 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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
7
:
2
Borage
Borage
Contains more Calcium +15.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +107.7%
Contains more Manganese +104.6%
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Borage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains more Calcium +15.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +107.7%
Contains more Manganese +104.6%
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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
Borage
Borage
Contains more Vitamin A +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.8%
Contains more Folate +869.2%
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%
Borage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.8%
Contains more Folate +869.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
4
:
1
Borage
Borage
Contains more Protein +176.7%
Contains more Carbs +119%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 93
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
Borage
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +176.7%
Contains more Carbs +119%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
2
:
1
Borage
Borage
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.7%
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Borage
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Borage Opinion
Net carbs 3g 3.06g Borage
Protein 4.98g 1.8g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.7g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 3.06g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 21kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g Borage
Fiber 3.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 93mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 45mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 60mg 53mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 470mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 80mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.2mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.13mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.349mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 4825IU 4200IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 210µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 35mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.06mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.15mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.9mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.041mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.084mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 13µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.17g Taro leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.109g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Borage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.