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Taro leaves vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taro leaves and Rutabagas

  • Rutabagas have less Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin E , and Potassium.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily Vitamin K needs 90% more than Rutabagas.

Food varieties used in this article are Taro leaves, raw and Rutabagas, 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.
Contains more Calcium +148.8%
Contains more Iron +411.4%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +70.8%
Contains more Copper +743.8%
Contains more Manganese +445%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +148.8%
Contains more Iron +411.4%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +70.8%
Contains more Copper +743.8%
Contains more Manganese +445%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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 +241150%
Contains more Vitamin E +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +108%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +36100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.5%
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 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +241150%
Contains more Vitamin E +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +108%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +36100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +361.1%
Contains more Fats +362.5%
Contains more Other +170.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.7%
Equal in Water - 89.43
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +361.1%
Contains more Fats +362.5%
Contains more Other +170.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.7%
Equal in Water - 89.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 3g 6.32g Rutabagas
Protein 4.98g 1.08g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.16g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 8.62g Rutabagas
Calories 42kcal 37kcal Taro leaves
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 3.01g 4.46g Taro leaves
Fiber 3.7g 2.3g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 43mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.44mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 20mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 53mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 305mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 12mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.24mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.032mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.131mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 2IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.3mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 25mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.09mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.04mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.7mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.1mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 21µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0.3µg 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 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.025g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.088g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Rutabagas
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
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
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 - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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 Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.124g)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.