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

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How are sweet potato leaves and basil different?

  • Sweet potato leaves are higher in vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B1, and potassium; however, basil is richer in vitamin K, iron, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 94% higher.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain 5 times more vitamin B1 than basil. While sweet potato leaves contain 0.156mg of vitamin B1, basil contains only 0.034mg.

Sweet potato leaves, raw and Basil, fresh are the varieties 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.
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%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.9%
Contains more IronIron +226.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~64mg

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 37% 63% 0% 0% 39% 80% 21% 14% 44% 0% 756% 0% 0%
Basil
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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 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.209mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.5%
Contains more FatsFats +25.5%
~equal in Water ~92.06g
~equal in Other ~1.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 6% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.111 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.228 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.6%

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 Basil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sweet potato leaves Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 302.2µg 414.8µg 94%
Manganese 1.148mg 50%
Copper 0.385mg 43%
Iron 0.97mg 3.17mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.076mg 21%
Folate 68µg 17%
Fiber 5.3g 1.6g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.034mg 10%
Calcium 78mg 177mg 10%
Vitamin C 11mg 18mg 8%
Vitamin A 189µg 264µg 8%
Zinc 0.81mg 7%
Potassium 508mg 295mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Phosphorus 81mg 56mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.155mg 3%
Carbs 8.82g 2.65g 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.389g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.902mg 1%
Calories 42kcal 23kcal 1%
Protein 2.49g 3.15g 1%
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg 1%
Magnesium 70mg 64mg 1%
Fats 0.51g 0.64g 0%
Net carbs 3.52g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Sodium 6mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.209mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.111g 0.041g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 0.088g 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Basil
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
81%
Sweet potato leaves
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.07g)
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. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.