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Taro leaves vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taro leaves and Maitake mushrooms

  • Taro leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E , while Maitake mushrooms have more Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Maitake mushrooms covers your daily need of Vitamin D 187% more than Taro leaves.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro leaves, raw and Mushrooms, maitake, 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 Calcium +10600%
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Potassium +217.6%
Contains more Manganese +1110.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.252
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +10600%
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Potassium +217.6%
Contains more Manganese +1110.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.252

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +156.7%
Contains more Fats +289.5%
Contains more Other +262.3%
Equal in Carbs - 6.97
Equal in Water - 90.37
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +156.7%
Contains more Fats +289.5%
Contains more Other +262.3%
Equal in Carbs - 6.97
Equal in Water - 90.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.1%
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 Maitake mushrooms
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
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 3g 4.27g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 4.98g 1.94g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.19g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 6.97g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 42kcal 31kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g 2.07g Maitake mushrooms
Fiber 3.7g 2.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 1mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.3mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 10mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 648mg 204mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.41mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.27mg 0.252mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.059mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 4825IU 0IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.01mg Taro leaves
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 52mg 0mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.146mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.242mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.27mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.056mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 21µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.035mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.095mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.055mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.08mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.09mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.015mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.06mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.1mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.045mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.03g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.09g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Maitake mushrooms
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
91%
Taro leaves
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

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?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms 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 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 ($)

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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/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.