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

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Differences between Sweet potato leaves and Russet potato

  • Sweet potato leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, while Russet potato have more Vitamin B6.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 250% higher.
  • Russet potato contains 189 times less Vitamin A RAE than Sweet potato leaves. Sweet potato leaves contain 189µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Russet potato contains 1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 +333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Equal in Potassium - 550
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Equal in Potassium - 550

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 +37680%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15010%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +37680%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15010%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +292.3%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +143.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.63
Equal in Other - 1.35
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +292.3%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +143.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.63
Equal in Other - 1.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +322.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +322.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 2.49g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.51g 0.13g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 42kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 2.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 18mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 70mg 30mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 71mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 6mg 14mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 10IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 1µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 11mg 8.3mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.067mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.048mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 302.2µg 2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.027mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.228mg 0.137mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.041mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.003g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.054g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sweet potato leaves Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato 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 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.
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.