Taro leaves vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taro leaves and teff
- Taro leaves have more vitamin B2, folate, vitamin A, potassium, and calcium, while teff has more manganese, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Teff covers your daily need for manganese, 93% more than taro leaves.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro leaves, raw and Teff, cooked.
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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 | +118.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +505.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +178.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +196.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.714mg | 2.86mg | 93% |
| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 91% | |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.033mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 241µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Folate | 126µg | 18µg | 27% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 107mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.02mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 120mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.11mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 49mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.27mg | 0.226mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.146mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.513mg | 0.909mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.7g | 19.86g | 4% |
| Iron | 2.25mg | 2.05mg | 3% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 101kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 3.87g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 45mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.151g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.74g | 0.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 17.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.01g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.392mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.246mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.256mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
69%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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.