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

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Significant differences between Sweet potato leaves and Cucumber

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Iron in Sweet potato leaves are higher than in Cucumber.
  • Sweet potato leaves covers your daily Vitamin K needs 238% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber has 38 times less Vitamin A RAE than Sweet potato leaves. Sweet potato leaves have 189µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cucumber has 5µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Cucumber, with peel, 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.
Contains more Calcium +387.5%
Contains more Iron +246.4%
Contains more Magnesium +438.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +245.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
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 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +387.5%
Contains more Iron +246.4%
Contains more Magnesium +438.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +245.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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 +3498.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1053.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +1742.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.1%
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 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +3498.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1053.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +1742.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +283.1%
Contains more Fats +363.6%
Contains more Carbs +143%
Contains more Other +260.5%
Equal in Water - 95.23
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +283.1%
Contains more Fats +363.6%
Contains more Carbs +143%
Contains more Other +260.5%
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +612.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +612.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 3.13g Sweet potato leaves
Protein 2.49g 0.65g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.11g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 3.63g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 15kcal Sweet potato leaves
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 0.5g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 16mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 0.28mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 13mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 24mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 147mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.041mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 105IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 5µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 11mg 2.8mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.027mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.033mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.098mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.04mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 7µg Cucumber
Vitamin K 302.2µg 16.4µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.005mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.228mg 0.029mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.006mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.005g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.032g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.