Taro leaves vs Balsam-pear (bitter gourd)
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) wins in 16 out of 29 nutrient categories
Taro leaves: 8
vs
Balsam-pear (bitter gourd): 16
(5 ties)
Overview
| Nutrient | Taro leaves | Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 24 cal | 32 cal | |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 3.6 g | |
| Carbs | 4.0 g | 6.2 g | |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.2 g | |
| Fiber | 2 g | 1.9 g | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Taro leaves | Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 21 MG | 21 MG | Tie |
| Folate, total | 48 UG | 88 UG | |
| Niacin | 1.3 MG | 1.0 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.0 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 212 UG | 121 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 0.8 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 35.5 MG | 55.6 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | 1.5 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 163.1 UG |
Minerals
| Mineral | Taro leaves | Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 86 MG | 42 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 0.2 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 MG | 1.0 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20 MG | 94 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.4 MG | 0.5 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 27 MG | 77 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 460 MG | 602 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 UG | 0.9 UG | Tie |
| Sodium, Na | 2 MG | 249 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.2 MG | 0.3 MG |