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

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Significant differences between Taro leaves and Potato wedges

  • Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Fiber, and Magnesium, while Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily Vitamin C needs 45% more than Potato wedges.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro leaves, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 +613.3%
Contains more Iron +221.4%
Contains more Magnesium +136.8%
Contains more Potassium +64.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +613.3%
Contains more Iron +221.4%
Contains more Magnesium +136.8%
Contains more Potassium +64.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Equal in Zinc - 0.37

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.54
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.4%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Contains more Fats +197.3%
Contains more Carbs +280.6%
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +84.4%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Contains more Fats +197.3%
Contains more Carbs +280.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2318.3%
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2318.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 3g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 4.98g 2.7g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 6.7g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 42kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 3.01g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 3.7g 2g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 15mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.7mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 19mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 648mg 394mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 49mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.37mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 0IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 11.2mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.1mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.04mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 126µg Taro leaves
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 0.55g Taro leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.102g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.399g)
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?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
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 ($)

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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.