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Taro leaves vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taro leaves and Chicory

  • Taro leaves are higher than Chicory in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 55% higher.
  • Taro leaves have 241 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chicory. While Taro leaves have 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chicory has only 1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Taro leaves, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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 +463.2%
Contains more Iron +837.5%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +207.1%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Copper +429.4%
Contains more Manganese +614%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
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 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +463.2%
Contains more Iron +837.5%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +207.1%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Copper +429.4%
Contains more Manganese +614%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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 +16537.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +845.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.6%
Contains more Folate +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
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 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +16537.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +845.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.6%
Contains more Folate +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +453.3%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Carbs +67.5%
Contains more Other +300%
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: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +453.3%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Carbs +67.5%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Water +10.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +597.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +597.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 3g 0.9g Taro leaves
Protein 4.98g 0.9g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.1g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 4g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 17kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g Chicory
Fiber 3.7g 3.1g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 19mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.24mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 10mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 26mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 211mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.41mg 0.16mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.051mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.1mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 29IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 1µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 2.8mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.062mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.027mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.16mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.042mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 37µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.016mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.025mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.054mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.039mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.035mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.005mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.022mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.041mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.015mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.002g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.044g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Chicory
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
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.127g)
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 ($)

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.