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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 have more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 89% more than Chow mein.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taro leaves are 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% 290% 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 Opinion
Calories 42kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 4.98g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.74g 15.43g Chow mein
Vitamin C 52mg 0mg Taro leaves
Net carbs 3g 69.1g Chow mein
Carbs 6.7g 72.8g Chow mein
Magnesium 45mg 52mg Chow mein
Calcium 107mg 20mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 120mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Sugar 3.01g 5.71g Taro leaves
Fiber 3.7g 3.7g
Copper 0.27mg 0.167mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 60mg 161mg Chow mein
Sodium 3mg 1174mg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 0IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A 241µg 0µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.714mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.421mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.11mg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 1.4µg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 106µg Taro leaves
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Taro leaves
Choline 12.8mg 8.7mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 2.229g Taro leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 3.571g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
85%
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.