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Lotus root vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lotus root and Sweet potato leaves different?

  • Lotus root is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lotus root is 37% higher.

Lotus root, raw 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 Iron +19.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 508
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 508

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.156
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.156

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +95.4%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.49
Equal in Water - 86.81
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 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 Carbs +95.4%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.49
Equal in Water - 86.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1040%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.02
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1040%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.02

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 3.52g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 2.49g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 17.23g 8.82g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 42kcal Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 45mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 1.16mg 0.97mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 100mg 81mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 508mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.39mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 0IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin C 44mg 11mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.156mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.225mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.19mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg Lotus root
Vitamin K 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.022mg 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.111g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.02g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lotus root 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
28%
Lotus root
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.