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Taro leaves vs. Celtuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taro leaves and Celtuce

  • Celtuce has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily Vitamin C needs 36% more than Celtuce.
  • Celtuce contains 7 times less Copper than Taro leaves. Taro leaves contain 0.27mg of Copper, while Celtuce contains 0.04mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Taro leaves, raw and Celtuce, 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.
Contains more Calcium +174.4%
Contains more Iron +309.1%
Contains more Magnesium +60.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +96.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +575%
Equal in Manganese - 0.688
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Contains more Calcium +174.4%
Contains more Iron +309.1%
Contains more Magnesium +60.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +96.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +575%
Equal in Manganese - 0.688
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192%
Contains more Folate +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.9%
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 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192%
Contains more Folate +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +485.9%
Contains more Fats +146.7%
Contains more Carbs +83.6%
Contains more Other +174.3%
Contains more Water +10.3%
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +485.9%
Contains more Fats +146.7%
Contains more Carbs +83.6%
Contains more Other +174.3%
Contains more Water +10.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Celtuce Opinion
Net carbs 3g 1.95g Taro leaves
Protein 4.98g 0.85g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.3g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 3.65g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 18kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g Celtuce
Fiber 3.7g 1.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 39mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.55mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 28mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 39mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 330mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 11mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.27mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.04mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.688mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 4825IU 3500IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 175µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 19.5mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.055mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.07mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.55mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.183mg Celtuce
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.05mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 46µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.006mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.039mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.055mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.052mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.055mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.01mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.036mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.046mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.015mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Celtuce
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
31%
Celtuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
21%
Celtuce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.