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

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Important differences between Sweet potato leaves and Shallot

  • Sweet potato leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Shallot have more Vitamin B6.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 251% more.

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

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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 +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
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 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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 A +94350%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +465%
Contains more Vitamin K +37675%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.6%
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 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +94350%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +465%
Contains more Vitamin K +37675%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Water - 79.8
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Water - 79.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%

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 Shallot
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 Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 2.49g 2.5g Shallot
Fats 0.51g 0.1g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 42kcal 72kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 3.2g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 37mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 70mg 21mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 60mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 334mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 12mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.9µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 3778IU 4IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 0µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 11mg 8mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.06mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.02mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.2mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 302.2µg 0.8µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.028mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.228mg 0.125mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.027mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.014g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.039g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sweet potato leaves Shallot
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
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.