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Taro leaves vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro leaves and Truffle different?

  • Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, while Truffle is higher in Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Truffle covers your daily need of Fiber 266% more than Taro leaves.

Taro leaves, raw and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Iron +161.3%
Contains more Magnesium +84.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains more Zinc +222%
Contains more Manganese +173.2%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
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 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Iron +161.3%
Contains more Magnesium +84.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains more Zinc +222%
Contains more Manganese +173.2%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.6%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +478.8%
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Carbs +989.7%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.73
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Water +478.8%
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Carbs +989.7%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.73

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 Truffle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 3g 2.91g Taro leaves
Protein 4.98g 9.25g Truffle
Fats 0.74g 0.73g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 42kcal 284kcal Truffle
Sugar 3.01g Truffle
Fiber 3.7g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 107mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 2.25mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 45mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 60mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 648mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 3mg 35mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.27mg 0.183mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 0.9µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin A 4825IU 0IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 0mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.015mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.112mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 38µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 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 Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Truffle
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
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.