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Taro leaves vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro leaves and Taro different?

  • Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B1, while Taro is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 90% more than Taro.
  • Taro leaves contain 60 times more Vitamin A RAE than Taro. Taro leaves contain 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Taro contains 4µg.

Taro leaves, raw and Taro, raw 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 +148.8%
Contains more Iron +309.1%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Equal in Potassium - 591
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% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +148.8%
Contains more Iron +309.1%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Equal in Potassium - 591

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +6248.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1055.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1724%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.2%
Contains more Folate +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10760%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.8%
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +6248.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1055.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1724%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.2%
Contains more Folate +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10760%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +232%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Carbs +294.9%
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +232%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Carbs +294.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.9%
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 Taro
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Taro Opinion
Net carbs 3g 22.36g Taro
Protein 4.98g 1.5g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.2g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 26.46g Taro
Calories 42kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 3.01g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 3.7g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 107mg 43mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.55mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 33mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 648mg 591mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 11mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.23mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.172mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.383mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 76IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 4µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 52mg 4.5mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.095mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.025mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.6mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 126µg 22µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 1µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.023mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.069mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.054mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.111mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.067mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.02mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.082mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.082mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.034mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.016g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.083g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Taro
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%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro 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 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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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