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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 B2, potassium, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat is 56% higher.
  • Wheat contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than sweet potato leaves. Wheat contains 2.305mg of vitamin B3, while sweet potato leaves contain 1.13mg.

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.
Wheat
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 2.7% 14% 66% 69% 50% 63% 1% 134% 174%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 23% 45% 36% 0% 0% 35% 0.78% 0% 4.9%
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.
Wheat
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.8% 0% 24% 6.9% 43% 0% 16% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 63% 0% 0% 39% 80% 21% 14% 44% 0% 756% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
3
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
2% 9% 87%
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
Wheat
3
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.243 g
31% 6% 64%
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%
~equal in 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.
Wheat Sweet potato leaves
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Sweet potato leaves DV% diff.
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Sweet potato leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Wheat
81%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
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)

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/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.