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Taro leaves vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taro leaves and Summer squash

  • Taro leaves are higher than Summer squash in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 88% higher.
  • Taro leaves have 24 times more Vitamin A RAE than Summer squash. While Taro leaves have 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, Summer squash has only 10µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Taro leaves, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
9
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Calcium +613.3%
Contains more Iron +542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +164.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +147.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.4%
Contains more Copper +429.4%
Contains more Manganese +308%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +613.3%
Contains more Iron +542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +164.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +147.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.4%
Contains more Copper +429.4%
Contains more Manganese +308%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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
8
:
2
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Vitamin A +2312.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.7%
Contains more Folate +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3520%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
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%
Summer squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2312.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.7%
Contains more Folate +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3520%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
4
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Protein +311.6%
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Carbs +100%
Contains more Other +209.7%
Contains more Water +10.5%
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
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +311.6%
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Carbs +100%
Contains more Other +209.7%
Contains more Water +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
2
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Summer squash
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 3g 2.25g Taro leaves
Protein 4.98g 1.21g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.18g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 3.35g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 16kcal Taro leaves
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 3.01g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 3.7g 1.1g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 15mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.35mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 17mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 38mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 262mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.41mg 0.29mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.051mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.175mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 200IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 10µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.12mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 17mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.048mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.142mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.487mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 126µg 29µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 3µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.011mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.028mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.042mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.069mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.065mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.017mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.041mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.053mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.025mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.016g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.089g Taro leaves

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.107g)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.