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Taro leaves vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taro leaves and Garden asparagus

  • Taro leaves are higher than Garden asparagus in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Potassium, Copper, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Taro leaves have 9 times more Vitamin C than Garden asparagus. While Taro leaves have 52mg of Vitamin C, Garden asparagus has only 5.6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Taro leaves, raw and Asparagus, 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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
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3
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Calcium +345.8%
Contains more Magnesium +221.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +220.8%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +351.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Garden asparagus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +345.8%
Contains more Magnesium +221.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +220.8%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +351.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.14

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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
9
:
1
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Vitamin A +538.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.4%
Contains more Folate +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.2%
Taro leaves
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%
Garden asparagus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin A +538.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.4%
Contains more Folate +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
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1
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Protein +126.4%
Contains more Fats +516.7%
Contains more Carbs +72.7%
Contains more Other +231%
Equal in Water - 93.22
Taro leaves
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Garden asparagus
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +126.4%
Contains more Fats +516.7%
Contains more Carbs +72.7%
Contains more Other +231%
Equal in Water - 93.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
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Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Garden asparagus
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 3g 1.78g Taro leaves
Protein 4.98g 2.2g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.12g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 3.88g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 20kcal Taro leaves
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 3.01g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 3.7g 2.1g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 24mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 2.14mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 14mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 52mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 202mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.41mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.27mg 0.189mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.158mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 4825IU 756IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 38µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 1.13mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 5.6mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.143mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.141mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.978mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.091mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 52µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 41.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.027mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.084mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.075mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.128mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.104mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.031mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.075mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.115mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.049mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.05g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Taro leaves Garden asparagus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
91%
Taro leaves
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.