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Sweet potato leaves vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sweet potato leaves and Turnip different?

  • Sweet potato leaves are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Turnip is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Sweet potato leaves is 252% higher.

Sweet potato leaves, raw and Turnips, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +160%
Contains more Iron +223.3%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +166%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +223.3%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +166%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +302100%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.9%
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% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +302100%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +176.7%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Other +95.7%
Equal in Water - 91.87
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +176.7%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Other +95.7%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%

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 Turnip
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 2.49g 0.9g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.1g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 6.43g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 28kcal Sweet potato leaves
Sugar 3.8g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 1.8g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 30mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 0.3mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 11mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 27mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 191mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 67mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.27mg Turnip
Copper 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 0IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 0µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 11mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.04mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.03mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.4mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.2mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.09mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 15µg Turnip
Vitamin K 302.2µg 0.1µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.009mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.228mg 0.036mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.011mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.006g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.053g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Turnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.