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

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Significant differences between Garlic and Sweet potato leaves

  • Garlic has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Sweet potato leaves covers your daily Vitamin K needs 250% more than Garlic.
  • Sweet potato leaves have 16 times less Selenium than Garlic. Garlic has 14.2µg of Selenium, while Sweet potato leaves have 0.9µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Garlic, 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 +132.1%
Contains more Iron +75.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +1477.8%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +132.1%
Contains more Iron +75.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +1477.8%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%

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.
Garlic
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Contains more Vitamin C +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin A +41877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +17676.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
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 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin A +41877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +17676.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +155.4%
Contains more Carbs +274.8%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.51
Equal in Other - 1.37
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 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 +155.4%
Contains more Carbs +274.8%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.51
Equal in Other - 1.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.228
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.228

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 30.96g 3.52g Garlic
Protein 6.36g 2.49g Garlic
Fats 0.5g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 33.06g 8.82g Garlic
Calories 149kcal 42kcal Garlic
Sugar 1g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 2.1g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 181mg 78mg Garlic
Iron 1.7mg 0.97mg Garlic
Magnesium 25mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 153mg 81mg Garlic
Potassium 401mg 508mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 17mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 1.16mg Garlic
Copper 0.299mg Garlic
Manganese 1.672mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg 0.9µg Garlic
Vitamin A 9IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.08mg Garlic
Vitamin C 31.2mg 11mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.156mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 0.225mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.19mg Garlic
Folate 3µg Garlic
Vitamin K 1.7µg 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.035mg Garlic
Threonine 0.157mg Garlic
Isoleucine 0.217mg Garlic
Leucine 0.308mg Garlic
Lysine 0.273mg 0.228mg Garlic
Methionine 0.076mg 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.183mg Garlic
Valine 0.291mg Garlic
Histidine 0.113mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.111g Garlic
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.02g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 0.228g Garlic

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic 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
43%
Garlic
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic 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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.