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

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The main differences between Sweet potato leaves and Triticale

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Potassium, yet Triticale is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Triticale is 40% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sweet potato leaves, raw and Triticale.

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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 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +164.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +342%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +488%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +726%
Contains more ProteinProtein +424.1%
Contains more FatsFats +309.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +717.8%
Contains more OtherOther +62%

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
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +955%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +300.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Triticale Opinion
Calories 42kcal 336kcal Triticale
Protein 2.49g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 0.51g 2.09g Triticale
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg Sweet potato leaves
Net carbs 3.52g 72.13g Triticale
Carbs 8.82g 72.13g Triticale
Magnesium 70mg 130mg Triticale
Calcium 78mg 37mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 332mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 2.57mg Triticale
Fiber 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Copper 0.457mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg Triticale
Phosphorus 81mg 358mg Triticale
Sodium 6mg 5mg Triticale
Vitamin A 3778IU 0IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 189µg 0µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.9mg Triticale
Manganese 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.416mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.134mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 1.43mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.138mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin K 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 73µg Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.366g Sweet potato leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.913g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.228mg 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.086mg 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves Triticale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
94%
Sweet potato leaves
27%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.