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Taro leaves vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taro leaves and bulgur

  • The amount of vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin A, copper, potassium, iron, vitamin E, and vitamin B1 in taro leaves is higher than in bulgur.
  • Taro leaves cover your daily need for vitamin K, 90% more than bulgur.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro leaves, raw and Bulgur, cooked.

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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%
Bulgur
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 3% 6% 36% 25% 16% 17% 0.65% 79% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +970%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +852.9%
Contains more IronIron +134.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +260%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +39%

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% 80% 40% 0% 52% 105% 28% 5% 34% 0% 272% 95% 7%
Bulgur
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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 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 14% 6.5% 19% 21% 19% 0% 1.3% 14% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21620%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +309.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Bulgur
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3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.7%
Contains more FatsFats +208.3%
Contains more OtherOther +464.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.3%
~equal in Water ~77.76g

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
Bulgur
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25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.098 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +213.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.2%

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 Bulgur
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 Bulgur DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0.5µg 90%
Vitamin C 52mg 0mg 58%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.028mg 33%
Folate 126µg 18µg 27%
Vitamin A 241µg 0µg 27%
Copper 0.27mg 0.075mg 22%
Potassium 648mg 68mg 17%
Iron 2.25mg 0.96mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.01mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.057mg 13%
Calcium 107mg 10mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.344mg 5%
Manganese 0.714mg 0.609mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.083mg 5%
Protein 4.98g 3.08g 4%
Carbs 6.7g 18.58g 4%
Fiber 3.7g 4.5g 3%
Phosphorus 60mg 40mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 1mg 3%
Magnesium 45mg 32mg 3%
Calories 42kcal 83kcal 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg 1%
Fats 0.74g 0.24g 1%
Choline 12.8mg 6.9mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.098g 1%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.57mg 1%
Net carbs 3g 14.08g N/A
Sugar 3.01g 0.1g N/A
Sodium 3mg 5mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.151g 0.042g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 0.031g 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.089mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.114mg 0%
Leucine 0.392mg 0.208mg 0%
Lysine 0.246mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.048mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.256mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.114mg 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Bulgur
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
69%
Taro leaves
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.109g)
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. Bulgur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/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.