Leek vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between leek and sweet potato leaves
- Leek has more iron, while sweet potato leaves have more vitamin K, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 213% higher.
- Sweet potato leaves contain 2 times less iron than leek. Leek contains 2.1mg of iron, while sweet potato leaves contain 0.97mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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 IronIron | +116.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +182.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +127.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +543% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
2.49 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
86.81 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.5% |
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Water
~86.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.111 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 302.2µg | 213% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.345mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 5.3g | 14% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.97mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 189µg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 70mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 508mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.156mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 81mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.49g | 2% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.225mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 8.82g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 3.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.111g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.228g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0% |
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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
27%
81%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.071g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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