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Taro leaves vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taro leaves and Napa cabbage

  • Taro leaves are richer than Napa cabbage in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily Vitamin C needs 54% more than Napa cabbage.
  • Taro leaves have 42 times more Vitamin B1 than Napa cabbage. Taro leaves have 0.209mg of Vitamin B1, while Napa cabbage has 0.005mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro leaves, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked.

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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 +269%
Contains more Iron +204.1%
Contains more Magnesium +462.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +644.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +181.3%
Contains more Manganese +251.7%
Contains more Selenium +125%
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 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +269%
Contains more Iron +204.1%
Contains more Magnesium +462.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +644.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +181.3%
Contains more Manganese +251.7%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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 +1734.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1724%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.6%
Contains more Folate +193%
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 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1734.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1724%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.6%
Contains more Folate +193%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +352.7%
Contains more Fats +335.3%
Contains more Carbs +200.4%
Contains more Other +1029.4%
Contains more Water +12.5%
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% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Protein +352.7%
Contains more Fats +335.3%
Contains more Carbs +200.4%
Contains more Other +1029.4%
Contains more Water +12.5%

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 Napa cabbage
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 Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3g 2.23g Taro leaves
Protein 4.98g 1.1g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.17g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 2.23g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 12kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 29mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.74mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 8mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 19mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 87mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 11mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.14mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.096mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.203mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 263IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 13µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 3.2mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.005mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.025mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.466mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.035mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.037mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 43µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Taro leaves Napa cabbage
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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.