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Taro leaves vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro leaves and Red potato different?

  • Taro leaves are higher than Red potato in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 88% more than Red potato.
  • Taro leaves contain 241 times more Vitamin A RAE than Red potato. Taro leaves contain 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Red potato contains 1µg.

Taro leaves, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked types were used 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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
9
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1
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Calcium +1088.9%
Contains more Iron +221.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +312.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Red potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1088.9%
Contains more Iron +221.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +312.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4

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
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3
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Vitamin A +48150%
Contains more Vitamin E +2425%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +812%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3778.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.595
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%
Red potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +48150%
Contains more Vitamin E +2425%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +812%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3778.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.595

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
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1
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Fats +393.3%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +48.8%
Contains more Carbs +192.4%
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
Red potato
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Fats +393.3%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +48.8%
Contains more Carbs +192.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
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Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +614%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Red potato
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +614%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 3g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 4.98g 2.3g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.15g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 42kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 3.01g 1.43g Red potato
Fiber 3.7g 1.8g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 9mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.7mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 28mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 648mg 545mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 12mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.4mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.174mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.173mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 10IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 1µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.08mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 12.6mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.072mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.05mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 126µg 27µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 2.8µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.023mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.075mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.074mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.109mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.12mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.035mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.091mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.115mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.039mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.002g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.043g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Red potato
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
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.