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Sweet potato leaves vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sweet potato leaves and Savoy cabbage different?

  • Sweet potato leaves are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Savoy cabbage is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Sweet potato leaves is 194% higher.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain 12 times more Vitamin B2 than Savoy cabbage. While Sweet potato leaves contain 0.345mg of Vitamin B2, Savoy cabbage contains only 0.03mg.

Sweet potato leaves, raw and Cabbage, savoy, raw are the varieties 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 +122.9%
Contains more Iron +142.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +120.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Calcium +122.9%
Contains more Iron +142.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +120.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19
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 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
Contains more Vitamin A +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.5%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Carbs +44.6%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Equal in Water - 91
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +24.5%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Carbs +44.6%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +365.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +365.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 3g Sweet potato leaves
Protein 2.49g 2g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.1g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 6.1g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 27kcal Sweet potato leaves
Sugar 2.27g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 3.1g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 35mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 0.4mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 28mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 42mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 230mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 28mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.27mg Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.062mg Savoy cabbage
Manganese 0.18mg Savoy cabbage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 3778IU 1000IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 50µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 11mg 31mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.07mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.03mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.3mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.187mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.19mg
Folate 80µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 302.2µg 68.8µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.02mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.228mg 0.094mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.02mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.007g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.049g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sweet potato leaves Savoy cabbage
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
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
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.
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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.