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

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How are Potato and Sweet potato leaves different?

  • Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Sweet potato leaves is 250% higher.
  • Potato contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Sweet potato leaves. While Potato contains 0.311mg of Vitamin B6, Sweet potato leaves contain only 0.19mg.

Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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 Iron +11.3%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Equal in Potassium - 508
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Selenium +125%
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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +37680%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15010%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +37680%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15010%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +139.8%
Contains more Fats +292.3%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.49
Equal in Other - 1.37
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +139.8%
Contains more Fats +292.3%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.49
Equal in Other - 1.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato 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 Potato Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 3.52g Potato
Protein 2.5g 2.49g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 21.15g 8.82g Potato
Calories 93kcal 42kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 2.2g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 15mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 1.08mg 0.97mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 70mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 535mg 508mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.36mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 10IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 1.13mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.225mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.19mg Potato
Folate 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.038mg 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.111g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.02g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato 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
17%
Potato
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.