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

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Differences between Nori and Sweet potato leaves

  • Nori has more Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Sweet potato leaves has more Vitamin K, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 248% higher.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain 4 times less Vitamin C than Nori. Nori contains 39mg of Vitamin C, while Sweet potato leaves contain 11mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, laver, 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 Iron +85.6%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +3400%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Iron +85.6%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +3400%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
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.
Nori
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Contains more Vitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +7455%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
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 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +7455%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Other +175.2%
Contains more Fats +82.1%
Contains more Carbs +72.6%
Equal in Water - 86.81
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 Protein +133.3%
Contains more Other +175.2%
Contains more Fats +82.1%
Contains more Carbs +72.6%
Equal in Water - 86.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.3%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 3.52g Nori
Protein 5.81g 2.49g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 5.11g 8.82g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 35kcal 42kcal Sweet potato leaves
Sugar 0.49g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 0.3g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 70mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 1.8mg 0.97mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 58mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 356mg 508mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 48mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 1.05mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 5202IU 3778IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 189µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 11mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.345mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 1.13mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.225mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.19mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 146µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.035mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.145mg 0.086mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.111g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.02g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nori 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
67%
Nori
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori 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 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.

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.