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Sweet potato leaves vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sweet potato leaves and Potato wedges

  • Sweet potato leaves have more Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Sweet potato leaves covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 23% more than Potato wedges.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweet potato leaves, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 87
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 87

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 11.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 227% 0% 0% 37% 39% 80% 22% 14% 44% 0% 0% 756%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 11.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Fats +331.4%
Contains more Carbs +189.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Other - 1.3
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Fats +331.4%
Contains more Carbs +189.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7155%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7155%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet potato leaves Potato wedges
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.49g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.51g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 8.82g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 42kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 2g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 15mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 0.7mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 19mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 508mg 394mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 49mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.37mg Potato wedges
Selenium 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 0IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 0µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.1mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.04mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.225mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Vitamin K 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Lysine 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.55g Sweet potato leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.102g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sweet potato leaves Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
101%
Sweet potato leaves
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.439g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/nutrients
  2. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.