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Taro leaves vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taro leaves and Chives?

  • Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Chives are richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 87% higher.
  • Taro leaves have 10 times more Vitamin E than Chives. Taro leaves have 2.02mg of Vitamin E , while Chives have 0.21mg.

We used Taro leaves, raw and Chives, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
7
:
1
Chives
Chives
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Iron +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +118.9%
Contains more Copper +72%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Phosphorus - 58
Equal in Sodium - 3
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Iron +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +118.9%
Contains more Copper +72%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Phosphorus - 58
Equal in Sodium - 3
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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
7
:
3
Chives
Chives
Contains more Vitamin A +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +861.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4353
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.138
Taro leaves
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%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +861.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4353
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.138

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
4
:
1
Chives
Chives
Contains more Protein +52.3%
Contains more Carbs +54%
Contains more Other +92%
Equal in Fats - 0.73
Equal in Water - 90.65
Taro leaves
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +52.3%
Contains more Carbs +54%
Contains more Other +92%
Equal in Fats - 0.73
Equal in Water - 90.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
1
:
2
Chives
Chives
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.146
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.146

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 Chives
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 Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Chives Opinion
Net carbs 3g 1.85g Taro leaves
Protein 4.98g 3.27g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.73g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 4.35g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 30kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 3.7g 2.5g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 92mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 1.6mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 42mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 58mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 296mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 3mg
Zinc 0.41mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.27mg 0.157mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.373mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 4825IU 4353IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 218µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.21mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.078mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.115mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.647mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.138mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 105µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.037mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.128mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.139mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.195mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.163mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.036mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.105mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.145mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.057mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.146g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.267g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Chives
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
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.