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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% 80% 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 EVitamin 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0.8µg 90%
Selenium 0.9µg 32.7µg 58%
Vitamin C 52mg 0mg 58%
Phosphorus 60mg 285mg 32%
Copper 0.27mg 0.535mg 29%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.073mg 29%
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 6.02mg 28%
Vitamin A 241µg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 1.267mg 24%
Carbs 6.7g 75.12g 23%
Iron 2.25mg 3.94mg 21%
Folate 126µg 42µg 21%
Zinc 0.41mg 2.63mg 20%
Magnesium 45mg 119mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.372mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.413mg 17%
Calories 42kcal 382kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 2.618g 15%
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.11mg 13%
Manganese 0.714mg 1.002mg 13%
Protein 4.98g 10.75g 12%
Potassium 648mg 224mg 12%
Calcium 107mg 14mg 9%
Fats 0.74g 4.25g 5%
Saturated fat 0.151g 0.536g 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 0.924g 2%
Fiber 3.7g 3.5g 1%
Net carbs 3g 71.62g N/A
Sugar 3.01g 1.66g N/A
Sodium 3mg 4mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 0.392mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.246mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.256mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.114mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

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
69%
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.