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

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Sweet potato?

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Folate, and Phosphorus, while Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 96% higher.
  • Sweet potato has 6 times less Folate than Pumpkin leaves. Pumpkin leaves have 36µg of Folate, while Sweet potato has 6µg.

We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +221.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Calcium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 475
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Iron +221.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Calcium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 475

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 B2 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +889.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2004.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 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 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +889.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2004.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.7%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Carbs +788.8%
Equal in Other - 1.35
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +56.7%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Carbs +788.8%
Equal in Other - 1.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.2%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 3.15g 2.01g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.15g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 19kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 39mg 38mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.69mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 27mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 54mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 11mg 36mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.32mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.133mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.355mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 11mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.106mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 36µg 6µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.04mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.107mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.07mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.118mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.084mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.037mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.114mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.11mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.039mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.052g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.002g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Sweet potato
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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.

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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.