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

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Summary of differences between Sweet potato leaves and Sweet potato

  • Sweet potato leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sweet potato leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 250% more than Sweet potato.
  • Sweet potato leaves have 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Sweet potato. While Sweet potato leaves have 0.345mg of Vitamin B2, Sweet potato has only 0.106mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweet potato leaves, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, 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 Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +40.6%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Potassium - 475
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% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +40.6%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Potassium - 475

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 B1 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +13039.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +408.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%
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 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +13039.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +408.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +134.8%
Equal in Other - 1.35
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +134.8%
Equal in Other - 1.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 2.49g 2.01g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.15g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 42kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 3.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 38mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 0.69mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 27mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 54mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 475mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 36mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.32mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 11mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.107mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.106mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 6µg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 302.2µg 2.3µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.228mg 0.084mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.037mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.052g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.002g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.092g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Sweet potato
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
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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