Taro leaves vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro leaves and chard different?
- Taro leaves are richer in vitamin C, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B1, and copper, while chard is higher in vitamin K, magnesium, and vitamin A.
- Chard covers your daily need for vitamin K, 182% more than taro leaves.
- Taro leaves contain 14 times more folate than chard. Taro leaves contain 126µg of folate, while chard contains 9µg.
- Taro leaves are lower in sodium.
Taro leaves, raw and Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +84.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +514.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +430.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +320.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +201.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
Protein:
1.88 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
4.13 g
Water:
92.65 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +825% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.4% |
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Water
~92.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.151 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.307 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.028 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +275% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +996.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 327.3µg | 182% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 18mg | 38% |
| Folate | 126µg | 9µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.086mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.714mg | 0.334mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.034mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.27mg | 0.163mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 45mg | 86mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 179mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 241µg | 306µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.513mg | 0.36mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 2.1g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 1.88g | 6% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 58mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.146mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 549mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 28.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.163mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g | 0.028g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.151g | 0.012g | 1% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 20kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2.02mg | 1.89mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.7g | 4.13g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 0.08g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 2.03g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.25mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.01g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.392mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.246mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.256mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
85%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.