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

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What are the main differences between Sweet potato leaves and Scallion?

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, yet Scallion is richer in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 79% higher.
  • Sweet potato leaves have 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Scallion. Sweet potato leaves have 0.345mg of Vitamin B2, while Scallion has 0.08mg.

We used Sweet potato leaves, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more IronIron +52.6%
~equal in Calcium ~72mg

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%
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 63% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +70.9%
~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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more FatsFats +168.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.2%
Contains more OtherOther +69.1%
~equal in Water ~89.83g

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35%

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 Scallion
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 Scallion Opinion
Calories 42kcal 32kcal Sweet potato leaves
Protein 2.49g 1.83g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.19g Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 18.8mg Scallion
Net carbs 3.52g 4.74g Scallion
Carbs 8.82g 7.34g Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 20mg Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 72mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 276mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 1.48mg Scallion
Sugar 2.33g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 2.6g Sweet potato leaves
Copper 0.083mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg Scallion
Phosphorus 81mg 37mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 16mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 997IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 189µg 50µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.055mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.08mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.525mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.075mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.061mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin K 302.2µg 207µg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 64µg Scallion
Choline 5.7mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.074g Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.02mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.228mg 0.091mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.02mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Scallion
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
59%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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 - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.