Nutrient Comparison: Taro VS Steamed Taro Leaves per 1 lb
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Taro versus 1 lb of Steamed Taro Leaves to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Taro vs Steamed Taro Leaves:
- 1 pound of Taro has 6.9 times more Vitamin B5 and 3.9 times more Vitamin B6 than Steamed Taro Leaves.
- While 1 lb of Steamed Taro Leaves contains 53 times more Vitamin A, 1.5 times more Vitamin B1, 15.2 times more Vitamin B2, 2.1 times more Vitamin B3, 2.2 times more Vitamin B9 and 7.9 times more Vitamin C than Raw Taro.
- 1 pound of Taro have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B2
- 1 pound of Steamed Taro Leaves have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
- Both Raw Taro as well as Steamed Taro Leaves have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.
Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Taro vs Steamed Taro Leaves:
- 1 pound of Taro has 1.2 times more Copper, 1.7 times more Magnesium, 3.1 times more Phosphorus and 1.3 times more Potassium than Steamed Taro Leaves.
- While 1 lb of Steamed Taro Leaves contains 2 times more Calcium, 2.1 times more Iron and 1.3 times more Water than Raw Taro.
- Both Taro and Steamed Taro Leaves contain similar levels of Manganese per one pound.
- 1 pound of Steamed Taro Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
- Both Raw Taro as well as Steamed Taro Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one pound.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:
- 1 pound of Taro has 4.7 times more Energy, 6.6 times more Carbohydrate and 2.1 times more Fiber than Steamed Taro Leaves.
- While 1 lb of Steamed Taro Leaves contains 2 times more Omega 3 and 1.8 times more Protein than Raw Taro.
- 1 pound of Taro provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
- 1 pound of Steamed Taro Leaves provide inadequate amounts of Energy
- Both Raw Taro as well as Steamed Taro Leaves provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in one pound.