Taro leaves vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between taro leaves and fireweed
- Taro leaves have more vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, fireweed is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B5, and zinc.
- Fireweed covers your daily manganese needs 260% more than taro leaves.
- Fireweed contains 24 times less vitamin C than taro leaves. Taro leaves contain 52mg of vitamin C, while fireweed contains 2.2mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Taro leaves, raw and Fireweed, 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 | +31.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +246.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +548.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +838.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +2263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +232.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +332.9% |
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:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +271.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +186.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.3% |
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Protein
~4.71g
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.714mg | 6.704mg | 260% |
| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 91% | |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 2.2mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.146mg | 0.632mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 429mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 10.6g | 28% |
| Magnesium | 45mg | 156mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.137mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 1.356mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 2.66mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.513mg | 4.674mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.033mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.02mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 108mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 241µg | 180µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.27mg | 0.32mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 494mg | 5% |
| Folate | 126µg | 112µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.7g | 19.22g | 4% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 103kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 2.75g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.25mg | 2.4mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.151g | 1% | |
| Protein | 4.98g | 4.71g | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.01g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0% | |
| 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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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed 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 ()