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Taro leaves vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taro leaves and chow mein

  • Taro leaves have more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium, while chow mein has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Taro leaves cover your daily need for vitamin K, 89% more than chow mein.
  • The amount of sodium in taro leaves is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro leaves, raw and Noodles, chinese, chow mein.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 32% 57% 84% 90% 11% 26% 0.39% 93% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 6% 11% 177% 56% 38% 69% 153% 0% 235%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +435%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +440%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more IronIron +110.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 173% 80% 40% 0% 52% 105% 28% 5% 34% 0% 272% 95% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 46% 0% 145% 97% 112% 32% 25% 0% 3.5% 80% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7657.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +534.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.421mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +7159.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1985.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +986.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 12% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.151 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.307 g
15% 61% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14781.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1063.2%

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 Chow mein
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Chow mein DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 1.4µg 89%
Selenium 0.9µg 43µg 77%
Vitamin C 52mg 0mg 58%
Sodium 3mg 1174mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.578mg 31%
Iron 2.25mg 4.73mg 31%
Manganese 0.714mg 31%
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 5.95mg 28%
Vitamin A 241µg 0µg 27%
Fats 0.74g 15.43g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 3.571g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 8.929g 22%
Calories 42kcal 475kcal 22%
Carbs 6.7g 72.8g 22%
Potassium 648mg 120mg 16%
Phosphorus 60mg 161mg 14%
Copper 0.27mg 0.167mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.151g 2.229g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.533mg 9%
Zinc 0.41mg 1.4mg 9%
Calcium 107mg 20mg 9%
Protein 4.98g 8.11g 6%
Folate 126µg 106µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.421mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.11mg 3%
Magnesium 45mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin E 2.02mg 2.3mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 8.7mg 1%
Net carbs 3g 69.1g N/A
Sugar 3.01g 5.71g N/A
Fiber 3.7g 3.7g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0%
Leucine 0.392mg 0%
Lysine 0.246mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.256mg 0%
Histidine 0.114mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Chow mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
69%
Taro leaves
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/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.