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

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Important differences between Arrowroot and Sweet potato leaves

  • Arrowroot has more Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Sweet potato leaves has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 22% more.
  • Arrowroot has 2 times more Iron than Sweet potato leaves. Arrowroot has 2.22mg of Iron, while Sweet potato leaves have 0.97mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Sweet potato leaves, raw.

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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 Iron +128.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Iron +128.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +19784.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.156
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
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 B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +19784.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.156

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.3%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Fats +155%
Equal in Water - 86.81
Equal in Other - 1.37
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 +70.3%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Fats +155%
Equal in Water - 86.81
Equal in Other - 1.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.8%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 3.52g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 2.49g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 13.39g 8.82g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 42kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 6mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.97mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 98mg 81mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 508mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 26mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 19IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin C 1.9mg 11mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 1.13mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.225mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.19mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg Arrowroot
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 0.039g 0.111g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.02g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

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Arrowroot Sweet potato leaves
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
35%
Arrowroot
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.