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Sweet potato leaves vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sweet potato leaves and Maitake mushrooms different?

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron, while Maitake mushrooms are higher in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sweet potato leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 252% more than Maitake mushrooms.

Sweet potato leaves, raw and Mushrooms, maitake, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +7700%
Contains more Iron +223.3%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Potassium +149%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 74
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 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +7700%
Contains more Iron +223.3%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Potassium +149%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 74

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +482.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
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% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +482.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Fats +168.4%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Other +158.5%
Equal in Water - 90.37
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Fats +168.4%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Other +158.5%
Equal in Water - 90.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 4.27g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 2.49g 1.94g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.19g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 6.97g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 31kcal Sweet potato leaves
Sugar 2.07g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 2.7g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 1mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 0.3mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 10mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 74mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 204mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg Maitake mushrooms
Selenium 0.9µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 3778IU 0IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 0µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.146mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.242mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.27mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.056mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 21µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin K 302.2µg 0µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.035mg
Threonine 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.228mg 0.09mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.015mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.06mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.09g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Maitake mushrooms
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
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms 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 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.
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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/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.