Taro shoots, raw vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taro shoots, raw and sweet potato leaves?
- Taro shoots, raw is higher in vitamin C, yet sweet potato leaves are higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 75% more.
- Taro shoots, raw has 2 times more vitamin C than sweet potato leaves. While taro shoots, raw has 21mg of vitamin C, sweet potato leaves have only 11mg.
We used Taro shoots, raw and Sweet potato leaves, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +775% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +189.3% |
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 | +90.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +590% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.92 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
2.32 g
Water:
95.82 g
Other:
0.85 g
Protein:
2.49 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
86.81 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +466.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +280.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.2% |
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Water
~86.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.037 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.111 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +185.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +516.2% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 302.2µg | 252% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.345mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 21% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 189µg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 70mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 11mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.156mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 81mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 78mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.111mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 508mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.122mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.97mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.225mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.92g | 2.49g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8mg | 1.13mg | 2% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.32g | 8.82g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.228g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.32g | 3.52g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.111g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
11%
81%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro shoots, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro shoots, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)