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

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How are Sweet potato leaves and Pumpkin different?

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C, while Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Sweet potato leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 251% more than Pumpkin.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain 8 times more Magnesium than Pumpkin. Sweet potato leaves contain 70mg of Magnesium, while Pumpkin contains 9mg.

Sweet potato leaves, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +420%
Contains more Iron +70.2%
Contains more Magnesium +677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +170%
Contains more Potassium +120.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
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 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +70.2%
Contains more Magnesium +677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +170%
Contains more Potassium +120.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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 C +134%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +37675%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.3%
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 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +134%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +37675%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +245.8%
Contains more Fats +628.6%
Contains more Carbs +80%
Contains more Other +121%
Equal in Water - 93.69
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +245.8%
Contains more Fats +628.6%
Contains more Carbs +80%
Contains more Other +121%
Equal in Water - 93.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 3.8g Pumpkin
Protein 2.49g 0.72g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.07g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 4.9g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 20kcal Sweet potato leaves
Sugar 2.08g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 1.1g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 15mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 0.57mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 9mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 30mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 230mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.23mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.091mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.089mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 11mg 4.7mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.031mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.078mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.413mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.201mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.044mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 9µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 302.2µg 0.8µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.009mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.021mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.034mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.228mg 0.039mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.008mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.025mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.009g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.004g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Pumpkin
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
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.