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Taro leaves vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro leaves and Tomatillo

  • Taro leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Tomatillo have more Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Tomatillo is 6621% higher.
  • Tomatillo has 40 times less Vitamin A RAE than Taro leaves. Taro leaves have 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tomatillo has 6µg.

Food types used in this article are Taro leaves, raw and Tomatillos, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1428.6%
Contains more Iron +262.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +141.8%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +241.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +21328.6%
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 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1428.6%
Contains more Iron +262.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +141.8%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +241.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +21328.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4132.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +431.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.7%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +975.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
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 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin A +4132.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +431.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.7%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +975.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +418.8%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Other +249.1%
Contains more Fats +37.8%
Equal in Water - 91.63
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +418.8%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Other +249.1%
Contains more Fats +37.8%
Equal in Water - 91.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.139
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.139

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 3g 3.94g Tomatillo
Protein 4.98g 0.96g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 6.7g 5.84g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 32kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g 3.93g Taro leaves
Fiber 3.7g 1.9g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 7mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.62mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 20mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 39mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 268mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.41mg 0.22mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.079mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 114IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 6µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.38mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 11.7mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.044mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.035mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.15mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.056mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 7µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 10.1µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.139g Tomatillo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Tomatillo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
91%
Taro leaves
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
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 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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.