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

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How are Sweet potato leaves and Nopales different?

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Nopales are higher in Calcium.
  • Sweet potato leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 247% more than Nopales.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Nopales. Sweet potato leaves contain 0.156mg of Vitamin B1, while Nopales contain 0.012mg.

Sweet potato leaves, raw and Nopales, 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 Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +110.3%
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +110.3%

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 +726.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +741.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5601.9%
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +726.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +741.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5601.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Fats +466.7%
Contains more Carbs +164.9%
Contains more Other +20.2%
Equal in Water - 94.12
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Fats +466.7%
Contains more Carbs +164.9%
Contains more Other +20.2%
Equal in Water - 94.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.018
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.018

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 1.13g Sweet potato leaves
Protein 2.49g 1.32g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.09g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 3.33g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 16kcal Sweet potato leaves
Sugar 1.15g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 2.2g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 0.97mg 0.59mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 52mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 16mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 257mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 21mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.25mg Nopales
Copper 0.052mg Nopales
Manganese 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 457IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 23µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 9.3mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.012mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.041mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.41mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.167mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.07mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 3µg Nopales
Vitamin K 302.2µg 5.3µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.014mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.228mg 0.059mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.015mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.018g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.05g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Nopales
Low Fats diet ok
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.