Sweet potato vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sweet potatoes and pumpkin leaves?
- Sweet potatoes are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin B6, while pumpkin leaves are higher in iron, folate, and phosphorus.
- Sweet potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 346% higher.
- Pumpkin leaves have 21 times less vitamin B5 than sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes have 0.884mg of vitamin B5, while pumpkin leaves have 0.042mg.
We used Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Pumpkin leaves, 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 CopperCopper | +21.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +221.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +78.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +890.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2004.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
2.33 g
Water:
92.88 g
Other:
1.24 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +788.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.207 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.022 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +318.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2500% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 961µg | 97µg | 96% |
| Iron | 0.69mg | 2.22mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 0.042mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
| Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 11mg | 10% |
| Folate | 6µg | 36µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 104mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.207mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.497mg | 0.355mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 20.71g | 2.33g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.487mg | 0.92mg | 4% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 19kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.133mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.01g | 3.15g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.128mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.207g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.094mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 436mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.5g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.41g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Calcium | 38mg | 39mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.48g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
47%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.