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

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Differences between russet potatoes and sweet potato leaves

  • Russet potatoes have more vitamin B6, while sweet potato leaves have more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B2, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 250% higher.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain 2 times less vitamin B6 than russet potatoes. Russet potatoes contain 0.354mg of vitamin B6, while sweet potato leaves contain 0.19mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, Russet, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 23% 45% 36% 0% 0% 35% 0.78% 0% 4.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
~equal in Potassium ~508mg
~equal in Iron ~0.97mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 0.33% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 63% 0% 0% 39% 80% 21% 14% 44% 0% 756% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15010%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 CarbsCarbs +143.1%
Contains more FatsFats +292.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.6%
~equal in Protein ~2.49g
~equal in Other ~1.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.111 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.228 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +566.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +322.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Russet 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 Russet potato Sweet potato leaves DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2µg 302.2µg 250%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.345mg 23%
Vitamin A 1µg 189µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.19mg 13%
Fiber 2.3g 5.3g 12%
Copper 0.107mg 12%
Magnesium 30mg 70mg 10%
Manganese 0.228mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.156mg 7%
Folate 26µg 7%
Starch 17.45g 7%
Calcium 18mg 78mg 6%
Carbs 21.44g 8.82g 4%
Choline 15mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.225mg 3%
Calories 97kcal 42kcal 3%
Zinc 0.35mg 3%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 11mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.228g 1%
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 1.13mg 1%
Iron 1.07mg 0.97mg 1%
Potassium 550mg 508mg 1%
Fats 0.13g 0.51g 1%
Phosphorus 71mg 81mg 1%
Protein 2.63g 2.49g 0%
Net carbs 19.14g 3.52g N/A
Sugar 1.08g N/A
Sodium 14mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.032g 0.111g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.003g 0.02g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0%
Leucine 0.125mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.041mg 0.086mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0%
Valine 0.131mg 0%
Histidine 0.044mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Sweet potato leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Russet potato
81%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.079g)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.