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Sweet potato leaves vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sweet potato leaves and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Sweet potato leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Calcium, while Jerusalem artichoke have more Iron.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 252% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 189 times less Vitamin A RAE than Sweet potato leaves. Sweet potato leaves contain 189µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jerusalem artichoke contains 1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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 +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +311.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +250.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 78
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% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +311.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +250.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 78

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 +18790%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +302100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.4%
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 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +18790%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +302100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.5%
Contains more Fats +5000%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +97.7%
Contains more Other +85.4%
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +24.5%
Contains more Fats +5000%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +97.7%
Contains more Other +85.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2.49g 2g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.01g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 42kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 1.6g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 14mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 70mg 17mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 429mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg Jerusalem artichoke
Copper 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 20IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 1µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 11mg 4mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.06mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.077mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 302.2µg 0.1µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Lysine 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.004g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.001g Sweet potato leaves

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Sweet potato leaves Jerusalem artichoke
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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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
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 - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.111g)
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.
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.