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Taro leaves vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taro leaves and Pumpkin

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Fiber in Taro leaves are higher than in Pumpkin.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 90% more than Pumpkin.
  • Taro leaves contain 14 times more Folate than Pumpkin. While Taro leaves contain 126µg of Folate, Pumpkin contains only 9µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro leaves, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
9
:
1
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Calcium +613.3%
Contains more Iron +294.7%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +181.7%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Copper +196.7%
Contains more Manganese +702.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Pumpkin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +613.3%
Contains more Iron +294.7%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +181.7%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Copper +196.7%
Contains more Manganese +702.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
8
:
2
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Vitamin E +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1006.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +574.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +13475%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Taro leaves
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%
Pumpkin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1006.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +574.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +13475%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
4
:
1
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Protein +591.7%
Contains more Fats +957.1%
Contains more Carbs +36.7%
Contains more Other +209.7%
Equal in Water - 93.69
Taro leaves
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Pumpkin
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +591.7%
Contains more Fats +957.1%
Contains more Carbs +36.7%
Contains more Other +209.7%
Equal in Water - 93.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
2
:
1
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7575%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Pumpkin
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7575%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 3g 3.8g Pumpkin
Protein 4.98g 0.72g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.07g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 4.9g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 20kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g 2.08g Pumpkin
Fiber 3.7g 1.1g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 15mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.57mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 9mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 30mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 230mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.41mg 0.23mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.091mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.089mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.8mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 4.7mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.031mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.078mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.413mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.044mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 9µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0.8µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.009mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.021mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.023mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.034mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.039mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.008mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.023mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.025mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.011mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.009g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.004g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Pumpkin
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
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.