Taro leaves vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Taro leaves and Spinach pasta
- Taro leaves have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, however, Spinach pasta is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
- Taro leaves covers your daily Vitamin C needs 58% more than Spinach pasta.
- Spinach pasta contains 10 times less Vitamin A than Taro leaves. Taro leaves contain 241µg of Vitamin A, while Spinach pasta contains 25µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Taro leaves, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +148.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +241.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1902.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +191.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +719% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40.5% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
2.1 g
Carbs:
55.72 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +184.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +731.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.307 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.467 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +998.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 42kcal | 289kcal |
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| Protein | 4.98g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 2.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 52mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 3g | 55.72g |
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| Carbs | 6.7g | 55.72g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg |
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| Magnesium | 45mg | 63mg |
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| Calcium | 107mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 648mg | 272mg |
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| Iron | 2.25mg | 3.3mg |
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| Sugar | 3.01g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.27mg | 0.197mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 148mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4825IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A | 241µg | 25µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.714mg | 0.781mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.609mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.398mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.513mg | 3.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.688mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.146mg | 0.315mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg |
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| Folate | 126µg | 177µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.151g | 0.483g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g | 0.659g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g | 0.467g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.352mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.488mg |
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| Leucine | 0.392mg | 0.813mg |
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| Lysine | 0.246mg | 0.336mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.208mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.56mg |
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| Valine | 0.256mg | 0.544mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.237mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
85%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro leaves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.332g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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