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Taro vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro and Mustard Greens different?

  • Taro is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Mustard Greens is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 493% higher.
  • Taro contains 4 times more Potassium than Mustard Greens. While Taro contains 591mg of Potassium, Mustard Greens contains only 162mg.

Taro, raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +264.8%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +174.4%
Contains more Iron +58.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +264.8%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +174.4%
Contains more Iron +58.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.8%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +16176.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +462.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin K +59170%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.8%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +16176.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +462.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin K +59170%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +486.7%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Water +29.9%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +486.7%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Water +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.5%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taro Mustard Greens
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 2.51g Taro
Protein 1.5g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.2g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 26.46g 4.51g Taro
Calories 112kcal 26kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g 1.41g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 2g Taro
Calcium 43mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.55mg 0.87mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 33mg 13mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 42mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 162mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.23mg 0.22mg Taro
Copper 0.172mg 0.146mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 2.38mg 1.78mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.041mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.063mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.433mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.12mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.098mg Taro
Folate 22µg 9µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.046g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Mustard Greens
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
18%
Taro
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/nutrients
  2. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.