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Taro leaves vs. Radish seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taro leaves and Radish seeds?

  • Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, yet Radish seeds are richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 27% higher.
  • Taro leaves have 12 times more Vitamin A RAE than Radish seeds. Taro leaves have 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Radish seeds have 20µg.

We used Taro leaves, raw and Radish seeds, sprouted, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +109.8%
Contains more Iron +161.6%
Contains more Potassium +653.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +174.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 44
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 16% 33% 32% 49% 8% 1% 16% 40% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +109.8%
Contains more Iron +161.6%
Contains more Potassium +653.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +174.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 44

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 +1134%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.7%
Contains more Folate +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +772.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
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 24% 0% 0% 97% 26% 24% 54% 44% 66% 72% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1134%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.7%
Contains more Folate +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +772.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Carbs +86.1%
Contains more Fats +241.9%
Equal in Water - 90.07
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
4% 3% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.81 g
Fats: 2.53 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Carbs +86.1%
Contains more Fats +241.9%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +598.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +271.7%
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.767 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.419 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.141 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +598.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +271.7%

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 Radish seeds
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 Radish seeds Opinion
Net carbs 3g 3.6g Radish seeds
Protein 4.98g 3.81g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 2.53g Radish seeds
Carbs 6.7g 3.6g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 43kcal Radish seeds
Sugar 3.01g Radish seeds
Fiber 3.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 51mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.86mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 44mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 113mg Radish seeds
Potassium 648mg 86mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 6mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.56mg Radish seeds
Copper 0.27mg 0.12mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.26mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 391IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 20µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 28.9mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.102mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.103mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 2.853mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.733mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.285mg Radish seeds
Folate 126µg 95µg 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 0.767g Taro leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.419g Radish seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 1.141g Radish seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Radish seeds
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
34%
Radish seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
23%
Radish seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.616g)
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?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
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. Radish seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170095/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.