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

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How are Agar and Sweet potato leaves different?

  • Agar is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Potassium, and Selenium, while Sweet potato leaves are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Agar covers your daily need of Iron 255% more than Sweet potato leaves.
  • Agar contains 13 times more Vitamin B5 than Sweet potato leaves. Agar contains 3.018mg of Vitamin B5, while Sweet potato leaves contain 0.225mg.

Seaweed, agar, dried and Sweet potato leaves, raw types were 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 +701.3%
Contains more Iron +2106.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +701.3%
Contains more Iron +2106.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%

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.
Agar
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +1241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1138.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1138.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +149.4%
Contains more Carbs +817%
Contains more Other +186.9%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +900.1%
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +149.4%
Contains more Carbs +817%
Contains more Other +186.9%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +900.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 3.52g Agar
Protein 6.21g 2.49g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 80.88g 8.82g Agar
Calories 306kcal 42kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 7.7g 5.3g Agar
Calcium 625mg 78mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 0.97mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 70mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 1125mg 508mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0.9µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.225mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.19mg Agar
Folate 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg 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 0.061g 0.111g Agar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.02g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Agar Sweet potato leaves
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
75%
Agar
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agar
Agar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/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.