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

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A recap on differences between Sweet potato leaves and Daikon

  • Sweet potato leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Daikon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Sweet potato leaves covers your daily Vitamin K needs 252% more than Daikon.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Radishes, oriental, 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 +188.9%
Contains more Iron +142.5%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.2%
Contains more Potassium +123.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +142.5%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.2%
Contains more Potassium +123.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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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Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313%
Contains more Vitamin K +100633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
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 0% 0% 0% 74% 5% 5% 4% 9% 11% 22% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313%
Contains more Vitamin K +100633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +315%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Carbs +115.1%
Contains more Other +136.2%
Equal in Water - 94.62
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: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +315%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Carbs +115.1%
Contains more Other +136.2%
Equal in Water - 94.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 2.5g Sweet potato leaves
Protein 2.49g 0.6g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.1g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 4.1g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 18kcal Sweet potato leaves
Sugar 2.5g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 1.6g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 27mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 0.4mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 16mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 23mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 227mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 21mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.15mg Daikon
Copper 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg Daikon
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 0IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 0µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 22mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.02mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.02mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.2mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.138mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.046mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 28µg Daikon
Vitamin K 302.2µg 0.3µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.003mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.228mg 0.03mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.006mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.017g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.045g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Daikon
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
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
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.

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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.