Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Taro leaves vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Important differences between Taro leaves and Potato pancake

  • Taro leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Manganese, however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 88% more.
  • Taro leaves contain 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Potato pancake. Taro leaves contain 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Potato pancake contains 32µg.
  • Taro leaves contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Taro leaves, raw and Potato pancakes.

Infographic

Taro leaves vs Potato pancake infographic
Infographic link

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 +234.4%
Contains more Iron +34.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +174.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Zinc +70.7%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Equal in Potassium - 622
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 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +234.4%
Contains more Iron +34.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +174.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Zinc +70.7%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Equal in Potassium - 622

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 A +4169.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +778.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Folate +207.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3922.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +801.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4169.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +778.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Folate +207.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3922.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +801.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +79.3%
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Fats +1894.6%
Contains more Carbs +315.1%
Contains more Other +86.5%
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Water +79.3%
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Fats +1894.6%
Contains more Carbs +315.1%
Contains more Other +86.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6116.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2348.2%
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6116.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2348.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 3g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 4.98g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 0.74g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 6.7g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 42kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 3.01g 1.79g Potato pancake
Fiber 3.7g 3.3g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 32mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 1.67mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 36mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 648mg 622mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 764mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.27mg 0.18mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.26mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 4825IU 113IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 32µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.23mg Taro leaves
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 52mg 27.6mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.158mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.173mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 126µg 41µg Taro leaves
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 108.6µg 2.7µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.167mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.392mg 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.246mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.079mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.256mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.114mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 2.496g Taro leaves
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 761mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.345g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.