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Sweet potato leaves vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sweet potato leaves and Dandelion greens

  • Sweet potato leaves have more Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, however, Dandelion greens have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 397% more.
  • Sweet potato leaves have 2 times more Magnesium than Dandelion greens. Sweet potato leaves have 70mg of Magnesium, while Dandelion greens have 36mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Dandelion greens, 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 Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +139.7%
Contains more Iron +219.6%
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 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +139.7%
Contains more Iron +219.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +169%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.6%
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 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +169%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Carbs - 9.2
Equal in Water - 85.6
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Carbs - 9.2
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.49g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.51g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 8.82g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Calories 42kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 3.5g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.97mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 70mg 36mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 66mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 397mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 76mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 11mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.26mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.806mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.084mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 302.2µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Lysine 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.17g Sweet potato leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.014g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Dandelion greens
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.