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

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How are Sweet potato leaves and Agar different?

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, while Agar is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Agar covers your daily need of Iron 255% more than Sweet potato leaves.

Sweet potato leaves, raw and Seaweed, agar, dried types were used in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +701.3%
Contains more Iron +2106.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +701.3%
Contains more Iron +2106.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%

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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Agar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +900.1%
Contains more Protein +149.4%
Contains more Carbs +817%
Contains more Other +186.9%
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +900.1%
Contains more Protein +149.4%
Contains more Carbs +817%
Contains more Other +186.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Agar Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 73.18g Agar
Protein 2.49g 6.21g Agar
Fats 0.51g 0.3g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 80.88g Agar
Calories 42kcal 306kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 7.7g Agar
Calcium 78mg 625mg Agar
Iron 0.97mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 70mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 81mg 52mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 6mg 102mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 0.9µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin A 3778IU 0IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 0µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.01mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.222mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.202mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.303mg Agar
Folate 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 302.2µg 24.4µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Lysine 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.061g Agar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.102g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Agar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
101%
Sweet potato leaves
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
264%
Agar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agar
Agar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 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. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/nutrients
  2. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.