Sweet potato leaves vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Sweet potato leaves and Spinach
- Sweet potato leaves have more Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Spinach is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Iron, and Calcium.
- Spinach covers your daily need of Vitamin K 160% more than Sweet potato leaves.
- Sweet potato leaves have 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Spinach. While Sweet potato leaves have 1.13mg of Vitamin B3, Spinach has only 0.49mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweet potato leaves, raw and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +268% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +177.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.49 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
86.81 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
3.75 g
Water:
91.21 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.1% |
~equal in
Water
~91.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +233.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 42kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 2.49g | 2.97g |
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| Fats | 0.51g | 0.26g |
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| Vitamin C | 11mg | 9.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.52g | 1.35g |
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| Carbs | 8.82g | 3.75g |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 87mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 136mg |
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| Potassium | 508mg | 466mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 3.57mg |
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| Sugar | 0.43g |
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| Fiber | 5.3g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.174mg |
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| Zinc | 0.76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 81mg | 56mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 70mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3778IU | 10481IU |
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| Vitamin A | 189µg | 524µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.935mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.156mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.345mg | 0.236mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.13mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.225mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin K | 302.2µg | 493.6µg |
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| Folate | 146µg |
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| Choline | 19.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.111g | 0.043g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g | 0.109g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.152mg |
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| Leucine | 0.231mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.182mg |
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| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.055mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.134mg |
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| Valine | 0.168mg |
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| Histidine | 0.066mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
170%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach 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 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.