Sweet potato leaves vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sweet potato leaves and watercress?
- Sweet potato leaves are richer in vitamin K, fiber, vitamin B2, magnesium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and potassium, yet watercress is richer in vitamin C.
- Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 44% higher.
- Sweet potato leaves have 11 times more fiber than watercress. Sweet potato leaves have 5.3g of fiber, while watercress has 0.5g.
We used Sweet potato leaves, raw and Watercress, raw types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +385% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +465% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.8% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +410% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +583.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.3g
~equal in
Water
~95.11g
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
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +551.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 302.2µg | 250µg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 43mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 0.5g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.345mg | 0.12mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 21mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.2mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.156mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.13mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 330mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.129mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 120mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 1.29g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 81mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 189µg | 160µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.225mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 42kcal | 11kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g | 0.035g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.49g | 2.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.52g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.111g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
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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
81%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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