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

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The main differences between Sweet potato leaves and Jalapeño

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Sweet potato leaves is 236% higher.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Jalapeño. Sweet potato leaves contain 0.345mg of Vitamin B2, while Jalapeño contains 0.07mg.

Food types used in this article are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Peppers, jalapeno, 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 +550%
Contains more Iron +288%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.5%
Contains more Potassium +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -50%
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 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +288%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.5%
Contains more Potassium +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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 +250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1533.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +978.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.5%
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 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin A +250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1533.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +978.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Fats +37.8%
Contains more Carbs +35.7%
Contains more Other +158.5%
Equal in Water - 91.69
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Fats +37.8%
Contains more Carbs +35.7%
Contains more Other +158.5%
Equal in Water - 91.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 3.7g Jalapeño
Protein 2.49g 0.91g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.37g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 6.5g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 29kcal Sweet potato leaves
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 2.8g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 12mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 0.25mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 15mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 26mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 248mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg Jalapeño
Copper 0.046mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.097mg Jalapeño
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 1078IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 54µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 11mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.04mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.07mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 1.28mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 302.2µg 18.5µg 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 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.029g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.112g Sweet potato leaves
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sweet potato leaves Jalapeño
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
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
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 - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.