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Taro leaves vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taro leaves and Edamame

  • Taro leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E , however, Edamame is richer in Folate, Phosphorus, Manganese, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 68% more.
  • Taro leaves contain 16 times more Vitamin A RAE than Edamame. Taro leaves contain 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Edamame contains 15µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Taro leaves, raw and Edamame, frozen, prepared.

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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 Calcium +69.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.7%
Contains more Zinc +234.1%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +43.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Contains more Calcium +69.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.7%
Contains more Zinc +234.1%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +43.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.27

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1519.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +752.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Vitamin K +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370.2%
Contains more Folate +146.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Contains more Vitamin A +1519.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +752.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Vitamin K +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370.2%
Contains more Folate +146.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Other +58.7%
Contains more Protein +139.2%
Contains more Fats +602.7%
Contains more Carbs +33%
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Other +58.7%
Contains more Protein +139.2%
Contains more Fats +602.7%
Contains more Carbs +33%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2036.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.3%
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2036.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.3%

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 Edamame
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Edamame Opinion
Net carbs 3g 3.71g Edamame
Protein 4.98g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 0.74g 5.2g Edamame
Carbs 6.7g 8.91g Edamame
Calories 42kcal 121kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 3.01g 2.18g Edamame
Fiber 3.7g 5.2g Edamame
Calcium 107mg 63mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 2.27mg Edamame
Magnesium 45mg 64mg Edamame
Phosphorus 60mg 169mg Edamame
Potassium 648mg 436mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 6mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 1.37mg Edamame
Copper 0.27mg 0.345mg Edamame
Manganese 0.714mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0.9µg 0.8µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 298IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 15µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.68mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 6.1mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.2mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.155mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.915mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.1mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 311µg Edamame
Vitamin K 108.6µg 26.7µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.167mg 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.392mg 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.246mg 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.079mg 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.256mg 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.114mg 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.62g Taro leaves
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 2.156g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Taro leaves Edamame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
91%
Taro leaves
42%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.469g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame 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 ($)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.