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

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Significant differences between Sweet potato and Drumstick leaves

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, however, Drumstick leaves are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Drumstick leaves covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 70% more than Sweet potato.
  • Drumstick leaves have 7 times less Vitamin B5 than Sweet potato. Sweet potato has 0.884mg of Vitamin B5, while Drumstick leaves have 0.125mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Drumstick leaves, raw.

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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 Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Calcium +386.8%
Contains more Iron +479.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +113.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Calcium +386.8%
Contains more Iron +479.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +113.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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 A +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.6%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 454% 0% 0% 173% 65% 153% 42% 8% 277% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.6%
Contains more Folate +566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +150.1%
Contains more Protein +367.7%
Contains more Fats +833.3%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Equal in Water - 78.66
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more Carbs +150.1%
Contains more Protein +367.7%
Contains more Fats +833.3%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Equal in Water - 78.66

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Drumstick leaves Opinion
Net carbs 17.41g 6.28g Sweet potato
Protein 2.01g 9.4g Drumstick leaves
Fats 0.15g 1.4g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 20.71g 8.28g Sweet potato
Calories 90kcal 64kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 3.3g 2g Sweet potato
Calcium 38mg 185mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 0.69mg 4mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 27mg 42mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 54mg 112mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 475mg 337mg Sweet potato
Sodium 36mg 9mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.32mg 0.6mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.161mg 0.105mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg 1.063mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 19218IU 7564IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg 378µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 19.6mg 51.7mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.257mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.66mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 2.22mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.884mg 0.125mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 6µg 40µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.107mg 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.07mg 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.118mg 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.084mg 0.537mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.037mg 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.11mg 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.039mg 0.196mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.052g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Sweet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Drumstick leaves
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
120%
Sweet potato
100%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/nutrients
  2. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.