Wheat vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between wheat and sweet potato leaves
- Wheat is richer in selenium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet sweet potato leaves are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B6, calcium, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato leaves is 75% higher.
- Wheat contains 35 times more selenium than sweet potato leaves. Wheat contains 31.9µg of selenium, while sweet potato leaves contain 0.9µg.
Food types used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Sweet potato 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 IronIron | +81.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3444.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +766.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +209.8% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
2.49 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
86.81 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +212.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.111 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +320% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.228g
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 302.2µg | 252% | |
| Selenium | 31.9µg | 0.9µg | 56% |
| Manganese | 1.03mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.345mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin A | 189µg | 21% | |
| Zinc | 1.84mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.76mg | 0.97mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 508mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 81mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 78mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 27.6g | 8.82g | 6% |
| Protein | 5.71g | 2.49g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.225mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 42kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.156mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 5.3g | 4% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.83g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.3g | 3.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.07g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.111g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.228g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.147mg | 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
8%
81%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
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 - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)