Taro leaves vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Taro leaves and Drumstick leaves
- Taro leaves have more Folate, Copper, and Potassium, however, Drumstick leaves are richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Manganese, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Drumstick leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 81% more.
- Taro leaves contain 3 times more Folate than Drumstick leaves. Taro leaves contain 126µg of Folate, while Drumstick leaves contain 40µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Taro leaves, raw and Drumstick leaves, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +92.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +215% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +721.9% |
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:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.7% |
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Water
~78.66g
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 | 64kcal |
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| Protein | 4.98g | 9.4g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 1.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 52mg | 51.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 3g | 6.28g |
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| Carbs | 6.7g | 8.28g |
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| Magnesium | 45mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 107mg | 185mg |
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| Potassium | 648mg | 337mg |
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| Iron | 2.25mg | 4mg |
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| Sugar | 3.01g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.27mg | 0.105mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 112mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4825IU | 7564IU |
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| Vitamin A | 241µg | 378µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.714mg | 1.063mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.257mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.513mg | 2.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.146mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg |
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| Folate | 126µg | 40µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.151g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.411mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.451mg |
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| Leucine | 0.392mg | 0.791mg |
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| Lysine | 0.246mg | 0.537mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.123mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.487mg |
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| Valine | 0.256mg | 0.611mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.196mg |
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Which food is preferable for your 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%
92%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in minerals
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.