Teff vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are teff and sweet potato leaves different?
- Teff is richer in iron and phosphorus, while sweet potato leaves are higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6.
- Sweet potato leaves cover your daily need for vitamin A, 76% more than teff.
- Teff contains 2 times more iron than sweet potato leaves. Teff contains 2.05mg of iron, while sweet potato leaves contain 0.97mg.
Teff, cooked and Sweet potato leaves, raw types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +111.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +374.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +17.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +945.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
Protein:
2.49 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
86.81 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 302.2µg | 252% | |
| Manganese | 2.86mg | 124% | |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.345mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 189µg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 0.97mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 107mg | 508mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 5.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 81mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.225mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 8.82g | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 2.49g | 3% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 42kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.156mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 1.13mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.111g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 3.52g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 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
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81%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
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.