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

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Differences between Sweet potato leaves and Leek

  • Sweet potato leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Leek have more Iron.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 213% higher.
  • Leek contains 12 times less Vitamin B2 than Sweet potato leaves. Sweet potato leaves contain 0.345mg of Vitamin B2, while Leek contains 0.03mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 23% 45% 36% 0% 0% 35% 0.78% 0% 4.9%
Leek
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more IronIron +116.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 227% 0% 0% 39% 80% 21% 14% 44% 0% 756% 0% 0%
Leek
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 100% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +543%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~12mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
Leek
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more OtherOther +30.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.4%
~equal in Water ~83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.228 g
Leek
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19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64%

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 Leek
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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 Leek Opinion
Calories 42kcal 61kcal Leek
Protein 2.49g 1.5g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.3g Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 12mg Leek
Net carbs 3.52g 12.35g Leek
Carbs 8.82g 14.15g Leek
Magnesium 70mg 28mg Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 59mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 180mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 2.1mg Leek
Sugar 3.9g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 1.8g Sweet potato leaves
Copper 0.12mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg Leek
Phosphorus 81mg 35mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 20mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 1667IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 83µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 0.9µg 1µg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.06mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.03mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.4mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.14mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.233mg Leek
Vitamin K 302.2µg 47µg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 64µg Leek
Choline 9.5mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.004g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.166g Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.012mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.228mg 0.078mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.018mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Leek
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
94%
Sweet potato leaves
32%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.