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Sweet potato leaves vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sweet potato leaves and Hearts of palm?

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium, yet Hearts of palm are richer in Iron.
  • Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for Iron is 27% higher.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain less Sodium.

We used Sweet potato leaves, raw and Hearts of palm, canned types in this comparison.

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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 +34.5%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.6%
Contains more Potassium +187%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +222.7%
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 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains more Calcium +34.5%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.6%
Contains more Potassium +187%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +222.7%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +763.6%
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 0% 0% 0% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +763.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +90.9%
Contains more Fats +21.6%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.52
Equal in Water - 90.2
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more Carbs +90.9%
Contains more Fats +21.6%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.52
Equal in Water - 90.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +415%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +415%

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 Hearts of palm
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
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 Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 2.22g Sweet potato leaves
Protein 2.49g 2.52g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.51g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Carbs 8.82g 4.62g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 28kcal Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 2.4g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 58mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 70mg 38mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 65mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 177mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 426mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Manganese 1.394mg Hearts of palm
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 7.9mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.011mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.057mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.437mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.126mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.022mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 39µg Hearts of palm
Vitamin K 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.023mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.228mg 0.091mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.042mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.13g Sweet potato leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.202g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Hearts of palm
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
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.