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

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The main differences between Sweet potato leaves and Tomato

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer than Tomato in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Sweet potato leaves is 245% higher.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain 18 times more Vitamin B2 than Tomato. Sweet potato leaves contain 0.345mg of Vitamin B2, while Tomato contains 0.019mg.

Food types used in this article are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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 +680%
Contains more Iron +259.3%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
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 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +680%
Contains more Iron +259.3%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%

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.
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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin A +353.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3725.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.5%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +353.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3725.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +183%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Carbs +126.7%
Contains more Other +168.6%
Equal in Water - 94.52
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +183%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Carbs +126.7%
Contains more Other +168.6%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 2.69g Sweet potato leaves
Protein 2.49g 0.88g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.2g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 3.89g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 18kcal Sweet potato leaves
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 1.2g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 10mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 0.27mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 11mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 24mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 237mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg Tomato
Copper 0.059mg Tomato
Manganese 0.114mg Tomato
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 3778IU 833IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 42µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 11mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.037mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.019mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.594mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.089mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.08mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 15µg Tomato
Vitamin K 302.2µg 7.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.006mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.027mg Tomato
Isoleucine 0.018mg Tomato
Leucine 0.025mg Tomato
Lysine 0.228mg 0.027mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.006mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.018mg Tomato
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.031g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.083g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.