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Taro leaves vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro leaves and Salsify different?

  • Taro leaves are higher than Salsify in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Taro leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 90% more than Salsify.

Taro leaves, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +127.7%
Contains more Iron +309.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Copper +285.7%
Contains more Manganese +240%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
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 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Calcium +127.7%
Contains more Iron +309.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Copper +285.7%
Contains more Manganese +240%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +963.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1030.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin K +36100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
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 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +963.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1030.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin K +36100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.4%
Contains more Fats +335.3%
Contains more Other +159.5%
Contains more Carbs +129.3%
Equal in Water - 81
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +82.4%
Contains more Fats +335.3%
Contains more Other +159.5%
Contains more Carbs +129.3%
Equal in Water - 81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%

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 Salsify
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 Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 3g 12.26g Salsify
Protein 4.98g 2.73g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.17g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 15.36g Salsify
Calories 42kcal 68kcal Salsify
Sugar 3.01g 2.9g Salsify
Fiber 3.7g 3.1g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 47mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.55mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 18mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 56mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 283mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 16mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.3mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.07mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.21mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 0IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.19mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 4.6mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.056mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.173mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.392mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.218mg Salsify
Folate 126µg 15µg 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 0.041g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.003g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.074g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
16%
Salsify

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 - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.