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Sweet potato leaves vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sweet potato leaves and chow mein different?

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium, while chow mein is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Sweet potato leaves cover your daily need for vitamin K, 251% more than chow mein.
  • Sweet potato leaves are lower in sodium.

Sweet potato leaves, raw and Noodles, chinese, chow mein 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 6% 11% 177% 56% 38% 69% 153% 0% 235%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +323.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more IronIron +387.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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%
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% 0% 46% 0% 145% 97% 112% 32% 25% 0% 3.5% 80% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.9%
~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
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +7256.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2925.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +725.4%
Contains more OtherOther +81%

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
15% 61% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44545%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1466.2%

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 Chow mein
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Chow mein DV% diff.
Vitamin K 302.2µg 1.4µg 251%
Selenium 0.9µg 43µg 77%
Sodium 6mg 1174mg 51%
Iron 0.97mg 4.73mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.578mg 35%
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 5.95mg 30%
Folate 106µg 27%
Fats 0.51g 15.43g 23%
Calories 42kcal 475kcal 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 3.571g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 8.929g 22%
Carbs 8.82g 72.8g 21%
Vitamin A 189µg 0µg 21%
Copper 0.167mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.3mg 15%
Zinc 1.4mg 13%
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg 12%
Phosphorus 81mg 161mg 11%
Protein 2.49g 8.11g 11%
Potassium 508mg 120mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.111g 2.229g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.11mg 6%
Calcium 78mg 20mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.533mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.421mg 6%
Fiber 5.3g 3.7g 6%
Magnesium 70mg 52mg 4%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Net carbs 3.52g 69.1g N/A
Sugar 5.71g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Chow mein
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
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein
Chow mein 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 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. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/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.