Taro leaves vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Taro leaves and Chinese broccoli different?
- Taro leaves have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B1 than Chinese broccoli.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Taro leaves is 26% higher.
- Taro leaves contain 4 times more Copper than Chinese broccoli. While Taro leaves contain 0.27mg of Copper, Chinese broccoli contains only 0.061mg.
Taro leaves, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked are the varieties 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.
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Iron
+301.8%
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Magnesium
+150%
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Phosphorus
+46.3%
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Potassium
+148.3%
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Sodium
-57.1%
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Copper
+342.6%
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Manganese
+170.5%
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Selenium
+44.4%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
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Iron
+301.8%
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Magnesium
+150%
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Phosphorus
+46.3%
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Potassium
+148.3%
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Sodium
-57.1%
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Copper
+342.6%
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Manganese
+170.5%
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Selenium
+44.4%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
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.
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Vitamin A
+194.6%
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Vitamin E
+320.8%
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Vitamin C
+84.4%
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Vitamin B1
+120%
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Vitamin B2
+212.3%
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Vitamin B3
+246.2%
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Vitamin B6
+108.6%
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Folate
+27.3%
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Vitamin K
+28.1%
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Vitamin B5
+89.3%
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Vitamin A
+194.6%
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Vitamin E
+320.8%
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Vitamin C
+84.4%
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Vitamin B1
+120%
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Vitamin B2
+212.3%
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Vitamin B3
+246.2%
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Vitamin B6
+108.6%
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Folate
+27.3%
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Vitamin K
+28.1%
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Vitamin B5
+89.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+336.8%
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Carbs
+75.9%
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+143%
Equal in Fats - 0.72
Equal in Water - 93.54
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
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1.92 g
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1.14 g
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0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
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0.79 g
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Protein
+336.8%
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Carbs
+75.9%
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+143%
Equal in Fats - 0.72
Equal in Water - 93.54
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20%
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Saturated Fat
-27.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.33
Saturated Fat:
0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.307 g
Saturated Fat:
0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.33 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20%
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Saturated Fat
-27.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.33
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3g | 1.31g |
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| Protein | 4.98g | 1.14g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 0.72g |
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| Carbs | 6.7g | 3.81g |
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| Calories | 42kcal | 22kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.01g | 0.84g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g | 2.5g |
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| Calcium | 107mg | 100mg |
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| Iron | 2.25mg | 0.56mg |
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| Magnesium | 45mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 41mg |
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| Potassium | 648mg | 261mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 7mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.27mg | 0.061mg |
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| Manganese | 0.714mg | 0.264mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4825IU | 1638IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 241µg | 82µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.02mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin C | 52mg | 28.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.513mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.146mg | 0.07mg |
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| Folate | 126µg | 99µg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 84.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.167mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.392mg |
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| Lysine | 0.246mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.256mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.151g | 0.11g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g | 0.05g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g | 0.33g |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
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 ($)