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Taro leaves vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taro leaves and Radicchio

  • Taro leaves have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Radicchio is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Radicchio's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 122% more.
  • Taro leaves contain 241 times more Vitamin A RAE than Radicchio. Taro leaves contain 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Radicchio contains 1µg.

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

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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
7
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2
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Calcium +463.2%
Contains more Iron +294.7%
Contains more Magnesium +246.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Manganese +417.4%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Copper +26.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Radicchio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains more Calcium +463.2%
Contains more Iron +294.7%
Contains more Magnesium +246.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Manganese +417.4%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Copper +26.3%
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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
7
:
3
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Vitamin A +17770.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.1%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +135%
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%
Radicchio
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 46% 0% 27% 4% 7% 5% 17% 14% 45% 0% 638%
Contains more Vitamin A +17770.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.1%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +135%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
4
:
1
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Protein +248.3%
Contains more Fats +196%
Contains more Carbs +49.6%
Contains more Other +174.3%
Equal in Water - 93.14
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
Radicchio
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +248.3%
Contains more Fats +196%
Contains more Carbs +49.6%
Contains more Other +174.3%
Equal in Water - 93.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
2
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1
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Radicchio
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 3g 3.58g Radicchio
Protein 4.98g 1.43g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.25g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 4.48g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 23kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g 0.6g Radicchio
Fiber 3.7g 0.9g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 19mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.57mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 13mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 40mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 302mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 22mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Copper 0.27mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.714mg 0.138mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 4825IU 27IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 1µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 52mg 8mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.016mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.028mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.255mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.269mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.057mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 60µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.026mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.04mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.085mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.062mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.056mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.008mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.034mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.065mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.024mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.06g Radicchio
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.01g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.11g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Radicchio
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
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
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. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/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.