Taro leaves vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Taro leaves and Purslane?
- Taro leaves are higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Purslane is higher in Magnesium.
- Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 34% more.
- Taro leaves have 11 times more Folate than Purslane. While Taro leaves have 126µg of Folate, Purslane has only 12µg.
We used Taro leaves, raw and Purslane, raw 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.
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Calcium
+64.6%
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Iron
+13.1%
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Phosphorus
+36.4%
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Potassium
+31.2%
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Sodium
-93.3%
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Zinc
+141.2%
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Copper
+138.9%
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Manganese
+135.6%
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Magnesium
+51.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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Calcium
+64.6%
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Iron
+13.1%
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Phosphorus
+36.4%
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Potassium
+31.2%
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Sodium
-93.3%
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Zinc
+141.2%
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Copper
+138.9%
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Manganese
+135.6%
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Magnesium
+51.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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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Vitamin A
+265.5%
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Vitamin C
+147.6%
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Vitamin B1
+344.7%
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Vitamin B2
+307.1%
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Vitamin B3
+215.2%
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Vitamin B5
+133.3%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
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Folate
+950%
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Vitamin A
+265.5%
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Vitamin C
+147.6%
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Vitamin B1
+344.7%
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Vitamin B2
+307.1%
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Vitamin B3
+215.2%
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Vitamin B5
+133.3%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
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Folate
+950%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+145.3%
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Fats
+105.6%
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Carbs
+97.6%
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Other
+41.2%
Equal in Water - 92.86
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
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1.92 g
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
Other:
1.36 g
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Protein
+145.3%
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Fats
+105.6%
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Carbs
+97.6%
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+41.2%
Equal in Water - 92.86
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3g | 3.39g |
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| Protein | 4.98g | 2.03g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 0.36g |
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| Carbs | 6.7g | 3.39g |
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| Calories | 42kcal | 20kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.01g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g |
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| Calcium | 107mg | 65mg |
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| Iron | 2.25mg | 1.99mg |
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| Magnesium | 45mg | 68mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 648mg | 494mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 45mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.17mg |
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| Copper | 0.27mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.714mg | 0.303mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin A | 4825IU | 1320IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 241µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.02mg |
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| Vitamin C | 52mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.513mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.146mg | 0.073mg |
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| Folate | 126µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.167mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.392mg |
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| Lysine | 0.246mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.256mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.151g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
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 ($)