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Taro leaves vs. Olive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taro leaves and Olive

  • Taro leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, while Olive have more Iron.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 89% more than Olive.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taro leaves are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro leaves, raw and Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large).

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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 +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1025%
Contains more Phosphorus +1900%
Contains more Potassium +8000%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Manganese +3470%
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.251
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1025%
Contains more Phosphorus +1900%
Contains more Potassium +8000%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Manganese +3470%
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.251
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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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Olive
Contains more Vitamin A +1097.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3989.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1522.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7657.1%
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 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1097.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3989.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1522.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7657.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +492.9%
Contains more Fats +1343.2%
Contains more Other +16.1%
Equal in Carbs - 6.26
Equal in Water - 79.99
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% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +492.9%
Contains more Fats +1343.2%
Contains more Other +16.1%
Equal in Carbs - 6.26
Equal in Water - 79.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13046.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.7%
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
14% 77% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.415 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.911 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13046.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Olive Opinion
Net carbs 3g 3.06g Olive
Protein 4.98g 0.84g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 10.68g Olive
Carbs 6.7g 6.26g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 115kcal Olive
Sugar 3.01g 0g Olive
Fiber 3.7g 3.2g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 88mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 3.3mg Olive
Magnesium 45mg 4mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 3mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 8mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 735mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.22mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.251mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.02mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 4825IU 403IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 20µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 1.65mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 0.9mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.003mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.037mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.015mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.009mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 0µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 1.4µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.026mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.031mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.05mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.032mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.012mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.029mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.038mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.023mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 1.415g Taro leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 7.888g Olive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.911g Olive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Olive
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
6%
Olive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
35%
Olive

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 732mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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?
Olive
Olive is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.