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

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Differences between Sweet potato leaves and Chives

  • Sweet potato leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, while Chives have more Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 75% higher.
  • Chives contain 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Sweet potato leaves. Sweet potato leaves contain 0.345mg of Vitamin B2, while Chives contain 0.115mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Chives, 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 50% 23% 45% 36% 0% 0% 35% 0.78% 0% 4.9%
Chives
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.9%
Contains more IronIron +64.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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% 227% 0% 0% 39% 80% 21% 14% 44% 0% 756% 0% 0%
Chives
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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 194% 261% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +428.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.8%
Contains more OtherOther +37%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.3%
Contains more FatsFats +43.1%
~equal in Water ~90.65g

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
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +375%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Chives Opinion
Calories 42kcal 30kcal Sweet potato leaves
Protein 2.49g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.51g 0.73g Chives
Vitamin C 11mg 58.1mg Chives
Net carbs 3.52g 1.85g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 4.35g Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 42mg Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 92mg Chives
Potassium 508mg 296mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 1.6mg Chives
Sugar 1.85g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 2.5g Sweet potato leaves
Copper 0.157mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg Chives
Phosphorus 81mg 58mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 3mg Chives
Vitamin A 3778IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A 189µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.078mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.115mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.647mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.138mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin K 302.2µg 212.7µg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 105µg Chives
Choline 5.2mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.146g Sweet potato leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.267g Chives
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.228mg 0.163mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.036mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Chives
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
94%
Sweet potato leaves
91%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.