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Dandelion greens vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Dandelion greens and Sweet potato leaves

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, and Calcium, however, Sweet potato leaves have more Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 397% more.
  • Dandelion greens have 3 times more Iron than Sweet potato leaves. Dandelion greens have 3.1mg of Iron, while Sweet potato leaves have 0.97mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Dandelion greens, 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 +139.7%
Contains more Iron +219.6%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +139.7%
Contains more Iron +219.6%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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 +169%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
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 A +169%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Equal in Protein - 2.49
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
Equal in Water - 86.81
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +37.3%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Equal in Protein - 2.49
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
Equal in Water - 86.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 3.52g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 2.49g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.51g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 8.82g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 42kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 3.5g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 187mg 78mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.97mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 66mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 397mg 508mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 76mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 10161IU 3778IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 189µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 11mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.156mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.225mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 302.2µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Lysine 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.111g Sweet potato leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.02g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.228g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens 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
246%
Dandelion greens
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens 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 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.

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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.