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Taro leaves vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Taro leaves and Millet flour?

  • Taro leaves are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Folate, yet Millet flour is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 90% more.

We used Taro leaves, raw and Millet flour types in this article.

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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +664.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +164.4%
Contains more IronIron +75.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +541.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3533.3%

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 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +524.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13475%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +888%
Contains more OtherOther +58.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.9%
Contains more FatsFats +474.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1021.2%

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1440%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +752.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Millet flour Opinion
Calories 42kcal 382kcal Millet flour
Protein 4.98g 10.75g Millet flour
Fats 0.74g 4.25g Millet flour
Vitamin C 52mg 0mg Taro leaves
Net carbs 3g 71.62g Millet flour
Carbs 6.7g 75.12g Millet flour
Magnesium 45mg 119mg Millet flour
Calcium 107mg 14mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 224mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 3.94mg Millet flour
Sugar 3.01g 1.66g Millet flour
Fiber 3.7g 3.5g Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.535mg Millet flour
Zinc 0.41mg 2.63mg Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Phosphorus 60mg 285mg Millet flour
Sodium 3mg 4mg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.11mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 1.002mg Millet flour
Selenium 0.9µg 32.7µg Millet flour
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.413mg Millet flour
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.073mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 6.02mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 1.267mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.372mg Millet flour
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0.8µg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 42µg Taro leaves
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Taro leaves
Choline 12.8mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.536g Taro leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.924g Millet flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 2.618g Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.17mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.167mg 0.354mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.473mg Millet flour
Leucine 0.392mg 1.537mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.246mg 0.144mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.319mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.675mg Millet flour
Valine 0.256mg 0.584mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.114mg 0.257mg Millet flour
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g Millet flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Millet flour
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
85%
Taro leaves
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.385g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.