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Taro leaves vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taro leaves and Rapini?

  • Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Magnesium, yet Rapini is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Rapini's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 96% higher.
  • Taro leaves have 6 times more Copper than Rapini. Taro leaves have 0.27mg of Copper, while Rapini has 0.042mg.

We used Taro leaves, raw and Broccoli raab, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +104.5%
Contains more Potassium +230.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +542.9%
Contains more Manganese +80.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Equal in Calcium - 108
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +104.5%
Contains more Potassium +230.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +542.9%
Contains more Manganese +80.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Equal in Calcium - 108
Equal in Iron - 2.14

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.
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Rapini
Contains more Vitamin A +84%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Contains more Vitamin A +84%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Fats +51%
Contains more Carbs +135.1%
Contains more Other +104.3%
Equal in Water - 92.55
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Fats +51%
Contains more Carbs +135.1%
Contains more Other +104.3%
Equal in Water - 92.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%

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 Rapini
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 Rapini Opinion
Net carbs 3g 0.15g Taro leaves
Protein 4.98g 3.17g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.49g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 2.85g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 22kcal Taro leaves
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 3.01g 0.38g Rapini
Fiber 3.7g 2.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 108mg Rapini
Iron 2.25mg 2.14mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 22mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 73mg Rapini
Potassium 648mg 196mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 33mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.77mg Rapini
Copper 0.27mg 0.042mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.395mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 1µg Rapini
Vitamin A 4825IU 2622IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 131µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 1.62mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 20.2mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.162mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.129mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 1.221mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.171mg Rapini
Folate 126µg 83µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.043mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.106mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.104mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.17mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.198mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.048mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.128mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.153mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.066mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.05g Rapini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.026g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.13g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Rapini
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
86%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
27%
Rapini

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 vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.101g)
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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.