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Taro leaves vs. Pasilla peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taro leaves and Pasilla peppers

  • Taro leaves have more Vitamin C, however, Pasilla peppers are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pasilla peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 314% more.
  • Taro leaves contain 8 times more Vitamin C than Pasilla peppers. Taro leaves contain 52mg of Vitamin C, while Pasilla peppers contain 6.4mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Taro leaves, raw and Peppers, pasilla, dried.

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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 +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Iron +336.9%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +345%
Contains more Potassium +242.9%
Contains more Zinc +241.5%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +121.3%
Contains more Selenium +255.6%
Equal in Calcium - 97
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 30% 369% 93% 115% 197% 12% 39% 141% 207% 18%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Iron +336.9%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +345%
Contains more Potassium +242.9%
Contains more Zinc +241.5%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +121.3%
Contains more Selenium +255.6%
Equal in Calcium - 97

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 C +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +641.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +601.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1794%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2795.9%
Contains more Folate +34.9%
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 2146% 0% 0% 22% 43% 738% 135% 96% 976% 128% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +641.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +601.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1794%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2795.9%
Contains more Folate +34.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +477.2%
Contains more Protein +148%
Contains more Fats +2041.9%
Contains more Carbs +663.1%
Contains more Other +203.6%
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
12% 16% 51% 15% 6%
Protein: 12.35 g
Fats: 15.85 g
Carbs: 51.13 g
Water: 14.84 g
Other: 5.83 g
Contains more Water +477.2%
Contains more Protein +148%
Contains more Fats +2041.9%
Contains more Carbs +663.1%
Contains more Other +203.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Pasilla peppers Opinion
Net carbs 3g 24.33g Pasilla peppers
Protein 4.98g 12.35g Pasilla peppers
Fats 0.74g 15.85g Pasilla peppers
Carbs 6.7g 51.13g Pasilla peppers
Calories 42kcal 345kcal Pasilla peppers
Sugar 3.01g Pasilla peppers
Fiber 3.7g 26.8g Pasilla peppers
Calcium 107mg 97mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 9.83mg Pasilla peppers
Magnesium 45mg 130mg Pasilla peppers
Phosphorus 60mg 267mg Pasilla peppers
Potassium 648mg 2222mg Pasilla peppers
Sodium 3mg 89mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 1.4mg Pasilla peppers
Copper 0.27mg 0.423mg Pasilla peppers
Manganese 0.714mg 1.58mg Pasilla peppers
Selenium 0.9µg 3.2µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A 4825IU 35760IU Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 1788µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 6.4mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.172mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 3.197mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 7.175mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 1.591mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 4.228mg Pasilla peppers
Folate 126µg 170µg Pasilla peppers
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 Pasilla peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Pasilla peppers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
357%
Pasilla peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
122%
Pasilla peppers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pasilla peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168579/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.