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

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How are Kale and Sweet potato leaves different?

  • Kale is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, however, Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin B2, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Kale is 429% higher.
  • Kale contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Sweet potato leaves. While Kale contains 41mg of Vitamin C, Sweet potato leaves contain only 11mg.

Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Sweet potato leaves, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.3%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Equal in Calcium - 78
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.3%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Equal in Calcium - 78
Equal in Iron - 0.97
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.
Kale
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Contains more Vitamin A +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
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 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.1%
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Contains more Carbs +56.7%
Contains more Other +57.5%
Equal in Water - 86.81
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 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 +31.1%
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Contains more Carbs +56.7%
Contains more Other +57.5%
Equal in Water - 86.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.1%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kale Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 3.52g Kale
Protein 1.9g 2.49g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 5.63g 8.82g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 28kcal 42kcal Sweet potato leaves
Sugar 1.25g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 2g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 72mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.9mg 0.97mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 18mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 28mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 228mg 508mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 23mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.24mg Kale
Copper 0.156mg Kale
Manganese 0.416mg Kale
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 13621IU 3778IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 681µg 189µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.85mg Kale
Vitamin C 41mg 11mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.225mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.19mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 13µg Kale
Vitamin K 817µg 302.2µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.085mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.114mg Kale
Leucine 0.133mg Kale
Lysine 0.114mg 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.018mg 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Kale
Valine 0.104mg Kale
Histidine 0.04mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.111g Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.02g Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.193g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kale 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
258%
Kale
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Kale
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kale
Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
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.
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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.