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Taro leaves vs. Bran — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro leaves and Bran

  • Taro leaves have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A, Copper, Iron, Potassium, and Calcium, however, Bran have more Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Taro leaves is 58% higher.

Food types used in this article are Taro leaves, raw and Oat bran, 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.
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%
Bran
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3% 8.1% 33% 22% 14% 51% 0.13% 126% 42%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +970%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +604.3%
Contains more IronIron +155.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +309.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +755.6%

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%
Bran
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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% 0% 0% 40% 7.8% 2.7% 13% 5.8% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +950.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +484%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Bran
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3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.1%
Contains more OtherOther +291.8%
Contains more FatsFats +16.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.7%
~equal in Water ~84g

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
Bran
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +385%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.163g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Bran Opinion
Calories 42kcal 40kcal Taro leaves
Protein 4.98g 3.21g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.86g Bran
Vitamin C 52mg 0mg Taro leaves
Net carbs 3g 8.84g Bran
Carbs 6.7g 11.44g Bran
Magnesium 45mg 40mg Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 10mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 92mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.88mg Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g Bran
Fiber 3.7g 2.6g Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.066mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.53mg Bran
Phosphorus 60mg 119mg Bran
Sodium 3mg 1mg Bran
Vitamin A 4825IU 0IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A 241µg 0µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.964mg Bran
Selenium 0.9µg 7.7µg Bran
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.16mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.034mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.144mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.217mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.025mg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 6µg Taro leaves
Choline 12.8mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.163g Taro leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.291g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.339g Bran
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.057mg Bran
Threonine 0.167mg 0.086mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.114mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.235mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.13mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.057mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.155mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.165mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.07mg Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Bran
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
6%
Bran
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
33%
Bran

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.