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

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Important differences between Sweet potato leaves and Quinoa

  • Sweet potato leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Fiber, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, however, Quinoa have more Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 252% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Quinoa, cooked.

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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%
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +358.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more IronIron +53.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~64mg

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%
Quinoa
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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 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75460%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~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
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +21.2%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.7%
Contains more FatsFats +276.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.5%

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
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2540%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +372.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Quinoa Opinion
Calories 42kcal 120kcal Quinoa
Protein 2.49g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 0.51g 1.92g Quinoa
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg Sweet potato leaves
Net carbs 3.52g 18.5g Quinoa
Carbs 8.82g 21.3g Quinoa
Magnesium 70mg 64mg Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 17mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 172mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 2.8g Sweet potato leaves
Copper 0.192mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 81mg 152mg Quinoa
Sodium 6mg 7mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 5IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 0µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 0.9µg 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.107mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.11mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.412mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.123mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin K 302.2µg 0µg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 42µg Quinoa
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.231g Sweet potato leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 1.078g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.228mg 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.086mg 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.