Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt vs Spinach, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt 24 kcal Spinach, raw 23 kcal
Calories
24 kcal 23 kcal
Protein
2.7 g 2.9 g
Carbs
4.0 g 3.6 g
Fiber
2.0 g 2.2 g
Sugars
~ 0.4 g
Fat
0.4 g 0.4 g
Sodium
2 mg 79 mg

Key takeaways

  • Spinach, raw has 3% fewer calories (23 kcal vs 24 kcal).
  • Spinach, raw has more protein (2.9 g vs 2.7 g).
  • Spinach, raw has more carbs (3.6 g vs 4.0 g).
  • Spinach, raw has more fiber (2.2 g vs 2.0 g).
  • Spinach, raw has more fat (0.4 g vs 0.4 g).
MacronutrientsTaro leaves, cooked, steamed, without saltSpinach, raw
Calories 24 kcal 23 kcal
Protein 2.7 g 2.9 g
Total Fat 0.4 g 0.4 g
Total Carbohydrate 4.0 g 3.6 g
Dietary Fiber 2.0 g 2.2 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.4 g
Water 92.2 g 91.4 g
CarbohydratesTaro leaves, cooked, steamed, without saltSpinach, raw
Total Carbohydrate 4.0 g 3.6 g
Dietary Fiber 2.0 g 2.2 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.4 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsTaro leaves, cooked, steamed, without saltSpinach, raw
Total Fat 0.4 g 0.4 g
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g 0.2 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 51.0 mg 138.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 117.0 mg 26.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsTaro leaves, cooked, steamed, without saltSpinach, raw
Protein 2.7 g 2.9 g
Histidine 62.0 mg 64.0 mg
Isoleucine 142.0 mg 147.0 mg
Leucine 214.0 mg 223.0 mg
Lysine 134.0 mg 174.0 mg
Methionine 43.0 mg 53.0 mg
Phenylalanine 107.0 mg 129.0 mg
Threonine 91.0 mg 122.0 mg
Tryptophan 26.0 mg 39.0 mg
Valine 140.0 mg 161.0 mg
Alanine ~ 142.0 mg
Arginine 120.0 mg 162.0 mg
Aspartic Acid ~ 240.0 mg
Cystine 35.0 mg 35.0 mg
Glutamic Acid ~ 343.0 mg
Glycine ~ 134.0 mg
Proline ~ 112.0 mg
Serine ~ 104.0 mg
Tyrosine 97.0 mg 108.0 mg
VitaminsTaro leaves, cooked, steamed, without saltSpinach, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) 212.0 mcg 469.0 mcg
Vitamin C 35.5 mg 28.1 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 2.0 mg
Vitamin K ~ 482.9 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.4 mg 0.2 mg
Niacin (B3) 1.3 mg 0.7 mg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 0.2 mg
Folate (B9) 48.0 mcg 194.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Choline 21.0 mg 19.3 mg
Betaine ~ 102.6 mg
MineralsTaro leaves, cooked, steamed, without saltSpinach, raw
Calcium 86.0 mg 99.0 mg
Iron 1.2 mg 2.7 mg
Magnesium 20.0 mg 79.0 mg
Phosphorus 27.0 mg 49.0 mg
Potassium 460.0 mg 558.0 mg
Sodium 2.0 mg 79.0 mg
Zinc 0.2 mg 0.5 mg
Copper 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Manganese 0.4 mg 0.9 mg
Selenium 0.9 mcg 1.0 mcg
SterolsTaro leaves, cooked, steamed, without saltSpinach, raw
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 9.0 mg
OtherTaro leaves, cooked, steamed, without saltSpinach, raw
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 0.7 g 1.7 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt or Spinach, raw?

Spinach, raw has fewer calories: 24 kcal for Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt vs 23 kcal for Spinach, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt or Spinach, raw?

Spinach, raw has more protein: 2.7 g for Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt vs 2.9 g for Spinach, raw per 100 g.

Which has more fiber, Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt or Spinach, raw?

Spinach, raw has more fiber: 2.0 g for Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt vs 2.2 g for Spinach, raw per 100 g.

Is Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt or Spinach, raw healthier?

Spinach, raw is lower in calories, and Spinach, raw is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.