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Spinach pasta vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spinach pasta and Sweet potato leaves

  • Spinach pasta has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Spinach pasta covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 38% more than Sweet potato leaves.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased 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 45% 13% 24% 124% 66% 38% 63% 3.5% 102% 0%
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 IronIron +240.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%

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 0% 14% 0% 0% 152% 92% 65% 41% 73% 39% 0% 133% 0%
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% 227% 0% 0% 39% 80% 21% 14% 44% 0% 756% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1467.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 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 ProteinProtein +352.2%
Contains more FatsFats +311.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +531.7%
Contains more WaterWater +188.4%
Contains more OtherOther +67.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 41% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.467 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3195%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach pasta Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Calories 289kcal 42kcal Spinach pasta
Protein 11.26g 2.49g Spinach pasta
Fats 2.1g 0.51g Spinach pasta
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg Sweet potato leaves
Net carbs 55.72g 3.52g Spinach pasta
Carbs 55.72g 8.82g Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 63mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 43mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 272mg 508mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 3.3mg 0.97mg Spinach pasta
Fiber 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Copper 0.197mg Spinach pasta
Zinc 1.4mg Spinach pasta
Phosphorus 148mg 81mg Spinach pasta
Sodium 27mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 241IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Manganese 0.781mg Spinach pasta
Selenium 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.609mg 0.156mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.345mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 3.46mg 1.13mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.688mg 0.225mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.315mg 0.19mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin K 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 177µg Spinach pasta
Saturated Fat 0.483g 0.111g Sweet potato leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.659g 0.02g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 0.228g Spinach pasta
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.035mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.352mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.488mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.813mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.336mg 0.228mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.208mg 0.086mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.56mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.544mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.237mg Spinach pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach pasta Sweet potato leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
47%
Spinach pasta
94%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Spinach pasta
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.372g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Spinach pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169729/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.