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Triticale vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Triticale and Taro leaves different?

  • Triticale is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Triticale is 109% higher.
  • Triticale contains 16 times more Vitamin B5 than Taro leaves. While Triticale contains 1.323mg of Vitamin B5, Taro leaves contain only 0.084mg.

Triticale and Taro leaves, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 32% 57% 84% 90% 11% 26% 0.39% 93% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more IronIron +14.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +741.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +496.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +349.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +189.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 173% 290% 40% 0% 52% 105% 28% 5% 34% 0% 272% 95% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +240.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.513mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.146mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +162%
Contains more FatsFats +182.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +976.6%
Contains more OtherOther +15.6%
Contains more WaterWater +715%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.307 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +251.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Triticale Taro leaves Opinion
Calories 336kcal 42kcal Triticale
Protein 13.05g 4.98g Triticale
Fats 2.09g 0.74g Triticale
Vitamin C 0mg 52mg Taro leaves
Net carbs 72.13g 3g Triticale
Carbs 72.13g 6.7g Triticale
Magnesium 130mg 45mg Triticale
Calcium 37mg 107mg Taro leaves
Potassium 332mg 648mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.57mg 2.25mg Triticale
Sugar 3.01g Triticale
Fiber 3.7g Taro leaves
Copper 0.457mg 0.27mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg 0.41mg Triticale
Phosphorus 358mg 60mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 3mg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 0IU 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 0.9mg 2.02mg Taro leaves
Manganese 3.21mg 0.714mg Triticale
Selenium 0.9µg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.209mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 1.513mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 1.323mg 0.084mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.146mg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Folate 73µg 126µg Taro leaves
Choline 12.8mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.366g 0.151g Taro leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.06g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g 0.307g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.048mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg 0.167mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0.26mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg 0.392mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg 0.246mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg 0.079mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg 0.195mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg 0.256mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg 0.114mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Triticale Taro leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Triticale
85%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/nutrients
  2. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/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.