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Taro leaves vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Taro leaves and Zucchini?

  • Taro leaves are richer than Zucchini in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 87% more.
  • Taro leaves have 24 times more Vitamin A RAE than Zucchini. While Taro leaves have 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, Zucchini has only 10µg.

We used Taro leaves, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw types 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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
10
:
0
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Calcium +568.8%
Contains more Iron +508.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +148.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Contains more Copper +409.4%
Contains more Manganese +303.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +568.8%
Contains more Iron +508.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +148.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Contains more Copper +409.4%
Contains more Manganese +303.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
8
:
2
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Vitamin A +2312.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.5%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin K +2425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Taro leaves
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%
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +2312.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.5%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin K +2425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
4
:
1
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Protein +311.6%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Contains more Carbs +115.4%
Contains more Other +236.8%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Taro leaves
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +311.6%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Contains more Carbs +115.4%
Contains more Other +236.8%
Contains more Water +10.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
2
:
1
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 3g 2.11g Taro leaves
Protein 4.98g 1.21g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.32g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 3.11g Taro leaves
Calories 42kcal 17kcal Taro leaves
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 3.01g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 3.7g 1g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 16mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.37mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 18mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 38mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 261mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 8mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.32mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.053mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.177mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 200IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 10µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.12mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 17.9mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.045mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.094mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.451mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 126µg 24µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 4.3µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.01mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.029mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.044mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.071mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.067mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.018mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.043mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.054mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.026mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.084g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.011g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.091g Taro leaves
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.