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

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Differences between Ginger and Sweet potato leaves

  • Ginger contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Calcium than Sweet potato leaves.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 252% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, 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 +387.5%
Contains more Iron +61.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +387.5%
Contains more Iron +61.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
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.
Ginger
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +524%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +914.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +302100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +524%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +914.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +302100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47.1%
Contains more Carbs +101.5%
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Equal in Water - 86.81
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 +47.1%
Contains more Carbs +101.5%
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Equal in Water - 86.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +670%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.1%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +670%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 3.52g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 2.49g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.75g 0.51g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 8.82g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 42kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 2g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 16mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.6mg 0.97mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 43mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 34mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 415mg 508mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 13mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 0IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 11mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.225mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.19mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 11µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.013mg 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.111g Sweet potato leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.02g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves 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 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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.