Taro leaves vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taro leaves and potatoes
- Taro leaves have more vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, copper, iron, and vitamin E; however, potatoes have more vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for taro leaves is 96% higher.
- Potatoes have 54 times less vitamin K than taro leaves. Taro leaves have 108.6µg of vitamin K, while potatoes have 2µg.
Food types used in this article are Taro leaves, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +613.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +226% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +441.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +226.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5330% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +347.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +469.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +215.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.151 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.307 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +438.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 2µg | 89% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 9.6mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.048mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 241µg | 1µg | 27% |
| Folate | 126µg | 28µg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.714mg | 0.219mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.27mg | 0.118mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.25mg | 1.08mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.146mg | 0.311mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.02mg | 0.04mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.064mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.376mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 2.2g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 2.5g | 5% |
| Carbs | 6.7g | 21.15g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 45mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 93kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 535mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g | 0.057g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.513mg | 1.41mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 0.13g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.151g | 0.034g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 18.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.01g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 14.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.392mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.246mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.256mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 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
69%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)