Taro leaves vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taro leaves and parsley?
- Taro leaves are higher in vitamin B2, manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin E, yet parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, and folate.
- Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 1276% more.
- Taro leaves have 5 times more vitamin B2 than parsley. While taro leaves have 0.456mg of vitamin B2, parsley has only 0.098mg.
We used Taro leaves, raw and Parsley, fresh 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +346.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +169.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +365.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +155.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +376.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1410.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.79g
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Carbs
~6.33g
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Water
~87.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.151 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.307 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +391.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 1640µg | 1276% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 133mg | 90% |
| Iron | 2.25mg | 6.2mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.098mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.714mg | 0.16mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 241µg | 421µg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.27mg | 0.149mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.086mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 2.02mg | 0.75mg | 8% |
| Folate | 126µg | 152µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.07mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 2.97g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.146mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 138mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 554mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 45mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.295g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g | 0.124g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.513mg | 1.313mg | 1% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 36kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 0.79g | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.7g | 6.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.01g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 12.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.151g | 0.132g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.392mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.246mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.256mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
379%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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