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Sweet potato leaves vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet potato leaves and Spinach pasta

  • Sweet potato leaves have more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, however, Spinach pasta is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Spinach pasta covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 38% more than Sweet potato leaves.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 23% 45% 36% 0% 0% 35% 0.78% 0% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 13% 24% 124% 66% 38% 63% 3.5% 102% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +240.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~63mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 227% 0% 0% 39% 80% 21% 14% 44% 0% 756% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 0% 0% 152% 92% 65% 41% 73% 39% 0% 133% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1467.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more WaterWater +188.4%
Contains more OtherOther +67.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +352.2%
Contains more FatsFats +311.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +531.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.228 g
30% 41% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.467 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3195%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Spinach pasta Opinion
Calories 42kcal 289kcal Spinach pasta
Protein 2.49g 11.26g Spinach pasta
Fats 0.51g 2.1g Spinach pasta
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg Sweet potato leaves
Net carbs 3.52g 55.72g Spinach pasta
Carbs 8.82g 55.72g Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 63mg Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 43mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 272mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 3.3mg Spinach pasta
Fiber 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Copper 0.197mg Spinach pasta
Zinc 1.4mg Spinach pasta
Phosphorus 81mg 148mg Spinach pasta
Sodium 6mg 27mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 241IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 25µg Sweet potato leaves
Manganese 0.781mg Spinach pasta
Selenium 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.609mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.398mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 3.46mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.688mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.315mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin K 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 177µg Spinach pasta
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.483g Sweet potato leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.659g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.467g Spinach pasta
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.15mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.352mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.488mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.813mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.228mg 0.336mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.086mg 0.208mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.56mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.544mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.237mg Spinach pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Spinach pasta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Sweet potato leaves
47%
Spinach pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
48%
Spinach pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.372g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Spinach pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169729/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.