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Taro leaves vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taro leaves and Broccoli

  • Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, while Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 41% more than Taro leaves.
  • Taro leaves have 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Broccoli. Taro leaves have 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Broccoli has 31µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro leaves, raw and Broccoli, 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
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Calcium +127.7%
Contains more Iron +208.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +105.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +451%
Contains more Manganese +240%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +127.7%
Contains more Iron +208.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +105.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +451%
Contains more Manganese +240%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Equal in Zinc - 0.41

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
7
:
3
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin A +674.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +159%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +582.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 101.6
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%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +674.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +159%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +582.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 101.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
4
:
1
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Protein +76.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +120.7%
Equal in Carbs - 6.64
Equal in Water - 89.3
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
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +76.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +120.7%
Equal in Carbs - 6.64
Equal in Water - 89.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
2
:
1
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +707.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +707.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3g 4.04g Broccoli
Protein 4.98g 2.82g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.37g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 6.64g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 34kcal Taro leaves
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 3.01g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 3.7g 2.6g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 47mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.73mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 21mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 648mg 316mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 33mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.41mg
Copper 0.27mg 0.049mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.21mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 4825IU 623IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 31µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.78mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.071mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.117mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.639mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 126µg 63µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 101.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.033mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.088mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.079mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.129mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.135mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.038mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.117mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.125mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.059mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.011g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.038g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
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. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.