Wild rice vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wild rice and taro leaves different?
- Taro leaves have more vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B2, folate, iron, manganese, copper, potassium, and vitamin B1 than wild rice.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for taro leaves is 96% higher.
Wild rice, cooked 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +226.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +541.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +275% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +741.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +301.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +424.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21620% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +384.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
21.34 g
Water:
73.93 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +218.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +380% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 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 | -67.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 108.6µg | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 52mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.456mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 241µg | 27% |
| Folate | 26µg | 126µg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.25mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.714mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.27mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 648mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2.02mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 107mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.41mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 21.34g | 6.7g | 5% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 42kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 82mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 45mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 4.98g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.287mg | 1.513mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.154mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.135mg | 0.146mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.34g | 0.74g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.307g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.54g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.73g | 3.01g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.049g | 0.151g | 0% |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 12.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.127mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.167mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.276mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.17mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.119mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.104mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 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
10%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wild rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wild rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)