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Taro leaves vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taro leaves and Jerusalem artichoke?

  • Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin E , and Calcium, yet Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron.
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 90% higher.
  • Taro leaves have 241 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jerusalem artichoke. Taro leaves have 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jerusalem artichoke has 1µg.

We used Taro leaves, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types in this comparison.

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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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2
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Calcium +664.3%
Contains more Magnesium +164.7%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +92.9%
Contains more Manganese +1090%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +51.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +664.3%
Contains more Magnesium +164.7%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +92.9%
Contains more Manganese +1090%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +51.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%

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
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1
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Vitamin A +24025%
Contains more Vitamin E +963.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.6%
Contains more Folate +869.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +108500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +372.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
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%
Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +24025%
Contains more Vitamin E +963.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.6%
Contains more Folate +869.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +108500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +372.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
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2
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Protein +149%
Contains more Fats +7300%
Contains more Carbs +160.3%
Contains more Other +32.3%
Equal in Water - 78.01
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
Jerusalem artichoke
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +149%
Contains more Fats +7300%
Contains more Carbs +160.3%
Contains more Other +32.3%
Equal in Water - 78.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
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1
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Jerusalem artichoke
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 3g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 4.98g 2g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.01g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 42kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 3.01g 9.6g Taro leaves
Fiber 3.7g 1.6g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 14mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 45mg 17mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 648mg 429mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 4mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.12mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.14mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.06mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 20IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 1µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.19mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 4mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.2mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.06mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 1.3mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.077mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 13µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0.1µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.004g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.001g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 - $0.4)
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 Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.