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

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Summary of differences between Red potato and Sweet potato leaves

  • Red potato has less Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Calcium than Sweet potato leaves.
  • Sweet potato leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 249% more than Red potato.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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 Calcium +766.7%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Potassium - 508
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +766.7%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
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 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +37680%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +590%
Contains more Vitamin K +10692.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
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 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +37680%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +590%
Contains more Vitamin K +10692.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +122.1%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.49
Equal in Other - 1.37
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 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 +122.1%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.49
Equal in Other - 1.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.2%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 3.52g Red potato
Protein 2.3g 2.49g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.15g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 19.59g 8.82g Red potato
Calories 89kcal 42kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 1.8g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 9mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.7mg 0.97mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 28mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 72mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 545mg 508mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.4mg Red potato
Copper 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg Red potato
Selenium 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 10IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 12.6mg 11mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 1.13mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.225mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.19mg Red potato
Folate 27µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.035mg 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.111g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.02g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
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 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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.