Taro leaves vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Taro leaves and Garden cress
- Taro leaves have more Vitamin B2, Iron, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin E, while Garden cress have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
- Garden cress covers your daily need of Vitamin K 361% more than Taro leaves.
- Taro leaves contain 3 times more Fiber than Garden cress. While Taro leaves contain 3.7g of Fiber, Garden cress contains only 1.1g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro leaves, raw and Cress, garden, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +188.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +161.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +32.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +399% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.7g
~equal in
Water
~89.4g
~equal in
Other
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.307 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +298.3% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 42kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 4.98g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 52mg | 69mg |
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| Net carbs | 3g | 4.4g |
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| Carbs | 6.7g | 5.5g |
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| Magnesium | 45mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 107mg | 81mg |
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| Potassium | 648mg | 606mg |
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| Iron | 2.25mg | 1.3mg |
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| Sugar | 3.01g | 4.4g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.27mg | 0.17mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 76mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4825IU | 6917IU |
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| Vitamin A | 241µg | 346µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.02mg | 0.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.714mg | 0.553mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.513mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.146mg | 0.247mg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 541.9µg |
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| Folate | 126µg | 80µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg | 19.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.151g | 0.023g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g | 0.239g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g | 0.228g |
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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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
173%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.