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Taro leaves vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro leaves and Lambsquarters

  • Taro leaves have more Folate, Iron, and Potassium, however, Lambsquarters have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Lambsquarters is 38% higher.
  • Lambsquarters have 4 times less Folate than Taro leaves. Taro leaves have 126µg of Folate, while Lambsquarters have 30µg.

Food types used in this article are Taro leaves, raw and Lambsquarters, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 32% 57% 84% 90% 11% 26% 0.39% 93% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.4%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
~equal in Copper ~0.293mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.44mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.782mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 173% 290% 40% 0% 52% 105% 28% 5% 34% 0% 272% 95% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 267% 696% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +320%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.44mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.092mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +77.1%
~equal in Fats ~0.8g
~equal in Carbs ~7.3g
~equal in Water ~84.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.307 g
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.351 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Lambsquarters Opinion
Calories 42kcal 43kcal Lambsquarters
Protein 4.98g 4.2g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.8g Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 52mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 3g 3.3g Lambsquarters
Carbs 6.7g 7.3g Lambsquarters
Magnesium 45mg 34mg Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 648mg 452mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 1.2mg Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g Lambsquarters
Fiber 3.7g 4g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.27mg 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.41mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 60mg 72mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 3mg 43mg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.16mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.44mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 1.2mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.092mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.274mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 30µg Taro leaves
Choline 12.8mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.059g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.351g Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.038mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.163mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.253mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.35mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.079mg 0.049mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.166mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.226mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.116mg Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Lambsquarters
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
85%
Taro leaves
94%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters 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.

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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.