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Taro leaves vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro leaves and Lotus root

  • Taro leaves have more Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Lotus root have more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Taro leaves is 28% higher.

Food types used in this article are Taro leaves, raw and Lotus root, 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
9
:
1
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Calcium +137.8%
Contains more Iron +94%
Contains more Magnesium +95.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Manganese +173.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Equal in Copper - 0.257
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Calcium +137.8%
Contains more Iron +94%
Contains more Magnesium +95.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Manganese +173.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Equal in Copper - 0.257

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
8
:
2
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.3%
Contains more Folate +869.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
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%
Lotus root
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.3%
Contains more Folate +869.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
4
:
1
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Protein +91.5%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Other +97.9%
Contains more Carbs +157.2%
Equal in Water - 79.1
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
Lotus root
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +91.5%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Other +97.9%
Contains more Carbs +157.2%
Equal in Water - 79.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
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Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1435%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1435%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 3g 12.33g Lotus root
Protein 4.98g 2.6g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.1g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 42kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Sugar 3.01g Lotus root
Fiber 3.7g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 107mg 45mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 1.16mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 23mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 648mg 556mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 40mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.39mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.257mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.261mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 0IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 44mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.16mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.22mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.4mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Folate 126µg 13µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.02mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.051mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.054mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.069mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.094mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.022mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.047mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.055mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.038mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.02g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.02g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Lotus root
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
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.121g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.