Taro vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and taro leaves different?
- Taro is richer in vitamin B6, while taro leaves are higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B2, folate, iron, manganese, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Taro leaves cover your daily need for vitamin A, 95% more than taro.
- Taro contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than taro leaves. Taro contains 0.283mg of vitamin B6, while taro leaves contain 0.146mg.
Taro, raw and Taro leaves, raw 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 more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +148.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +309.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +260.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1055.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5925% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1724% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10760% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +472.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +294.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +232% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +270% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.151 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.307 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +275% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +269.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 108.6µg | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 52mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.456mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 241µg | 26% |
| Folate | 22µg | 126µg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.25mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.714mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.146mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.27mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.209mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 6.7g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 4.98g | 7% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 107mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.513mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.084mg | 4% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 42kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 45mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 2.02mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.7g | 2% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 648mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.151g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.307g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.74g | 1% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 12.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 3.01g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
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 ($)
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.