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

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Important differences between Shallot and Sweet potato leaves

  • Shallot has more Vitamin B6, however, Sweet potato leaves has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 251% more.
  • Shallot has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Sweet potato leaves. Shallot has 0.345mg of Vitamin B6, while Sweet potato leaves have 0.19mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Shallots, 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.
Shallot
Shallot
5
:
5
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Sweet potato leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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.
Shallot
Shallot
4
:
6
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +94350%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +465%
Contains more Vitamin K +37675%
Shallot
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% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Sweet potato leaves
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 B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +94350%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +465%
Contains more Vitamin K +37675%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
2
:
3
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.49
Equal in Water - 86.81
Shallot
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Sweet potato leaves
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 +90.5%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.49
Equal in Water - 86.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
1
:
2
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.6%
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Sweet potato leaves
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shallot 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 Shallot Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 3.52g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 2.49g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 16.8g 8.82g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 42kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 3.2g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 37mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 1.2mg 0.97mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 334mg 508mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 12mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.9µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 8mg 11mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.225mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.19mg Shallot
Folate 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.027mg 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.111g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.02g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
15%
Shallot
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
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 - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.