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

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The main differences between Sweet potato leaves and Sauerkraut

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, yet Sauerkraut is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Sweet potato leaves is 241% higher.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain 189 times more Vitamin A RAE than Sauerkraut. Sweet potato leaves contain 189µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Sauerkraut contains 1µg.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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 +160%
Contains more Magnesium +438.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +305%
Contains more Potassium +198.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
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 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Magnesium +438.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +305%
Contains more Potassium +198.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +51.5%

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 +20888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1468.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +690.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2224.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.6%
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 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +20888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1468.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +690.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2224.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Fats +264.3%
Contains more Carbs +106.1%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Equal in Water - 92.52
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Fats +264.3%
Contains more Carbs +106.1%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Equal in Water - 92.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 1.38g Sweet potato leaves
Protein 2.49g 0.91g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.14g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 4.28g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 19kcal Sweet potato leaves
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 2.9g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 30mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 70mg 13mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 20mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 170mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 661mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.19mg Sauerkraut
Copper 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.151mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 18IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 1µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 11mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.021mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.022mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.143mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.093mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 302.2µg 13µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.008mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.228mg 0.031mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.009mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.013g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.067g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sweet potato leaves Sauerkraut
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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
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 - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
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.

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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.