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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 has 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.
Leek
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 23% 45% 36% 0% 0% 35% 0.78% 0% 4.9%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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.
Leek
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 100% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 227% 0% 0% 39% 80% 21% 14% 44% 0% 756% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +126.6%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~11mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 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 CarbsCarbs +60.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more OtherOther +30.5%
~equal in Water ~86.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
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19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
31% 6% 64%
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.
Leek 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Calories 61kcal 42kcal Leek
Protein 1.5g 2.49g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.3g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin C 12mg 11mg Leek
Net carbs 12.35g 3.52g Leek
Carbs 14.15g 8.82g Leek
Magnesium 28mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 59mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 180mg 508mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 2.1mg 0.97mg Leek
Sugar 3.9g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 1.8g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Copper 0.12mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 20mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 1667IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 83µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 0.9µg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.225mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.19mg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 64µg Leek
Choline 9.5mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.111g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.02g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.018mg 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leek Sweet potato leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Leek
94%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
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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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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.