Taro shoots, raw vs Kale, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Taro shoots, raw 11 kcal Kale, raw 35 kcal
Calories
11 kcal 35 kcal
Protein
0.9 g 2.9 g
Carbs
2.3 g 4.4 g
Fiber
~ 4.1 g
Sugars
~ 0.8 g
Fat
0.1 g 1.5 g
Sodium
1 mg 53 mg

Key takeaways

  • Taro shoots, raw has 69% fewer calories (11 kcal vs 35 kcal).
  • Kale, raw has more protein (2.9 g vs 0.9 g).
  • Taro shoots, raw has more carbs (2.3 g vs 4.4 g).
  • Taro shoots, raw has more fat (0.1 g vs 1.5 g).
  • Taro shoots, raw has more sodium (1 mg vs 53 mg).
MacronutrientsTaro shoots, rawKale, raw
Calories 11 kcal 35 kcal
Protein 0.9 g 2.9 g
Total Fat 0.1 g 1.5 g
Total Carbohydrate 2.3 g 4.4 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 4.1 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.8 g
Water 95.8 g 89.6 g
CarbohydratesTaro shoots, rawKale, raw
Total Carbohydrate 2.3 g 4.4 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 4.1 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.8 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsTaro shoots, rawKale, raw
Total Fat 0.1 g 1.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g 0.3 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 11.0 mg 180.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 26.0 mg 138.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsTaro shoots, rawKale, raw
Protein 0.9 g 2.9 g
Histidine ~ 69.0 mg
Isoleucine ~ 197.0 mg
Leucine ~ 231.0 mg
Lysine ~ 197.0 mg
Methionine ~ 32.0 mg
Phenylalanine ~ 169.0 mg
Threonine ~ 147.0 mg
Tryptophan ~ 40.0 mg
Valine ~ 181.0 mg
Alanine ~ 166.0 mg
Arginine ~ 184.0 mg
Aspartic Acid ~ 295.0 mg
Cystine ~ 44.0 mg
Glutamic Acid ~ 374.0 mg
Glycine ~ 159.0 mg
Proline ~ 196.0 mg
Serine ~ 139.0 mg
Tyrosine ~ 117.0 mg
VitaminsTaro shoots, rawKale, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) 3.0 mcg 769.0 mcg
Vitamin C 21.0 mg 120.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 0.7 mg
Vitamin K ~ 817.0 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 0.3 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.8 mg 1.2 mg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 0.3 mg
Folate (B9) 3.0 mcg 62.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.1 mg 0.4 mg
MineralsTaro shoots, rawKale, raw
Calcium 12.0 mg 254.0 mg
Iron 0.6 mg 1.7 mg
Magnesium 8.0 mg 34.0 mg
Phosphorus 28.0 mg 56.0 mg
Potassium 332.0 mg 447.0 mg
Sodium 1.0 mg 53.0 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg 0.4 mg
Copper 0.1 mg 0.3 mg
Manganese 0.1 mg 0.9 mg
Selenium 0.9 mcg 0.9 mcg
SterolsTaro shoots, rawKale, raw
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherTaro shoots, rawKale, raw
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Ash 0.9 g 1.5 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Taro shoots, raw or Kale, raw?

Taro shoots, raw has fewer calories: 11 kcal for Taro shoots, raw vs 35 kcal for Kale, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Taro shoots, raw or Kale, raw?

Kale, raw has more protein: 0.9 g for Taro shoots, raw vs 2.9 g for Kale, raw per 100 g.

Is Taro shoots, raw or Kale, raw healthier?

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