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

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A recap on differences between Taro leaves and Sweet potato leaves

  • Taro leaves have more Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Sweet potato leaves are higher in Vitamin K, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Sweet potato leaves covers your daily Vitamin K needs 161% more than Taro leaves.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain 5 times less Vitamin C than Taro leaves. Taro leaves contain 52mg of Vitamin C, while Sweet potato leaves contain 11mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Taro leaves, raw and Sweet potato leaves, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 32% 57% 84% 90% 11% 26% 0.39% 93% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 23% 45% 36% 0% 0% 35% 0.78% 0% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.6%
Contains more IronIron +132%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35%
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 173% 290% 40% 0% 52% 105% 28% 5% 34% 0% 272% 95% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 227% 0% 0% 39% 80% 21% 14% 44% 0% 756% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +178.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +45.1%
Contains more OtherOther +40.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.6%
~equal in Water ~86.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.307 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.228 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.5%

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 Sweet potato leaves
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 Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Calories 42kcal 42kcal
Protein 4.98g 2.49g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.51g Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 11mg Taro leaves
Net carbs 3g 3.52g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 6.7g 8.82g Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 45mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 107mg 78mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 508mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.97mg Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 3.7g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Copper 0.27mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 3mg 6mg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 3778IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 189µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.156mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.345mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 1.13mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.225mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.19mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 126µg Taro leaves
Choline 12.8mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.111g Sweet potato leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.02g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.228g Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.035mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.228mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Sweet potato leaves
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
85%
Taro leaves
94%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
20%
Sweet potato leaves

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 - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
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. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/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.