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Taro leaves vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro leaves and Triticale different?

  • Taro leaves are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Triticale is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Triticale is 109% higher.

Taro leaves, raw and Triticale are the varieties 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.
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 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +189.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more IronIron +14.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +741.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +496.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +349.6%

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.
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 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +240.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1475%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.43mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.138mg
~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
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +715%
Contains more ProteinProtein +162%
Contains more FatsFats +182.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +976.6%
Contains more OtherOther +15.6%

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
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +251.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Triticale Opinion
Calories 42kcal 336kcal Triticale
Protein 4.98g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 0.74g 2.09g Triticale
Vitamin C 52mg 0mg Taro leaves
Net carbs 3g 72.13g Triticale
Carbs 6.7g 72.13g Triticale
Magnesium 45mg 130mg Triticale
Calcium 107mg 37mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 332mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 2.57mg Triticale
Sugar 3.01g Triticale
Fiber 3.7g Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.457mg Triticale
Zinc 0.41mg 3.45mg Triticale
Phosphorus 60mg 358mg Triticale
Sodium 3mg 5mg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 0IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.9mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 0.9µg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.416mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.134mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 1.43mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.138mg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 73µg Taro leaves
Choline 12.8mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.366g Taro leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.913g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.167mg 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.392mg 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.246mg 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.079mg 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.256mg 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.114mg 0.311mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Triticale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
85%
Taro leaves
27%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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 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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.