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

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Significant differences between Drumstick leaves and Sweet potato

  • Drumstick leaves have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Drumstick leaves covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 70% more than Sweet potato.
  • Sweet potato has 7 times less Folate than Drumstick leaves. Drumstick leaves have 40µg of Folate, while Sweet potato has 6µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Drumstick leaves, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt.

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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 +386.8%
Contains more Iron +479.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +113.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Calcium +386.8%
Contains more Iron +479.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +113.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Copper +53.3%

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 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.6%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 454% 0% 0% 173% 65% 153% 42% 8% 277% 30% 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 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.6%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +367.7%
Contains more Fats +833.3%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Contains more Carbs +150.1%
Equal in Water - 75.78
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +367.7%
Contains more Fats +833.3%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Contains more Carbs +150.1%
Equal in Water - 75.78

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 9.4g 2.01g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.15g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 64kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 185mg 38mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 0.69mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 27mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 54mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 9mg 36mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.6mg 0.32mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 1.063mg 0.497mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 51.7mg 19.6mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.107mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.106mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 1.487mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.286mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 6µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.04mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.107mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.07mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.118mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.084mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.037mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.114mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.11mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.039mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.052g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Sweet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves Sweet potato
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
100%
Drumstick leaves
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves 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 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. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.