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

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Differences between Butterbur and Sweet potato leaves

  • Butterbur has more Vitamin C, while Sweet potato leaves has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 25% higher.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain 3 times less Vitamin C than Butterbur. Butterbur contains 31.5mg of Vitamin C, while Sweet potato leaves contain 11mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Butterbur, (fuki), 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 Calcium +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains more Iron +870%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +575%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains more Iron +870%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +575%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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 C +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +7456%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +603.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 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 C +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +7456%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +603.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +538.5%
Contains more Fats +1175%
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
Equal in Water - 86.81
Equal in Other - 1.37
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 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 +538.5%
Contains more Fats +1175%
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
Equal in Water - 86.81
Equal in Other - 1.37

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 3.52g Butterbur
Protein 0.39g 2.49g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.04g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 3.61g 8.82g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 14kcal 42kcal Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 103mg 78mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.97mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 14mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 12mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 655mg 508mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.16mg Butterbur
Copper 0.103mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 50IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin C 31.5mg 11mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.225mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.19mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 10µg Butterbur
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 Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterbur 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
13%
Butterbur
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterbur
Butterbur is relatively richer in minerals
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 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 ($)

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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.