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Sweet potato leaves vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sweet potato leaves and Chinese broccoli

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Sweet potato leaves is 181% higher.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain 4 times more Magnesium than Chinese broccoli. Sweet potato leaves contain 70mg of Magnesium, while Chinese broccoli contains 18mg.

Food types used in this article are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 Iron +73.2%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Contains more Potassium +94.6%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.2%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +73.2%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Contains more Potassium +94.6%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.2%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.4%
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +131.5%
Contains more Other +73.4%
Contains more Fats +41.2%
Equal in Water - 93.54
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +131.5%
Contains more Other +73.4%
Contains more Fats +41.2%
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.11
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.11

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 Chinese broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 1.31g Sweet potato leaves
Protein 2.49g 1.14g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 8.82g 3.81g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 22kcal Sweet potato leaves
Sugar 0.84g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 2.5g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.97mg 0.56mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 18mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 41mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 261mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 7mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.9µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 3778IU 1638IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 82µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 11mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.095mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.146mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.437mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.159mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.07mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 302.2µg 84.8µg 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 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sweet potato leaves Chinese broccoli
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
101%
Sweet potato leaves
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
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.

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.