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

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What are the differences between Yam and Sweet potato leaves?

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer than Yam in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 250% more.

We used Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Sweet potato leaves, raw types 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 Potassium +31.9%
Contains more Calcium +457.1%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains more Calcium +457.1%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Yam
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +2996.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +13039.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 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 227% 0% 0% 37% 39% 80% 22% 14% 44% 0% 0% 756%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +2996.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +13039.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +211.6%
Contains more Protein +67.1%
Contains more Fats +264.3%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +80.3%
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 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 Carbs +211.6%
Contains more Protein +67.1%
Contains more Fats +264.3%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +80.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yam Sweet potato leaves
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 23.58g 3.52g Yam
Protein 1.49g 2.49g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.14g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 27.48g 8.82g Yam
Calories 116kcal 42kcal Yam
Sugar 0.49g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 3.9g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 14mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.52mg 0.97mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 18mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 49mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 670mg 508mg Yam
Sodium 8mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.2mg Yam
Copper 0.152mg Yam
Manganese 0.371mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 122IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.34mg Yam
Vitamin C 12.1mg 11mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.311mg 0.225mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.19mg Yam
Folate 16µg Yam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.052mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.05mg Yam
Leucine 0.094mg Yam
Lysine 0.058mg 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.02mg 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Yam
Valine 0.06mg Yam
Histidine 0.033mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.111g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.02g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yam Sweet potato 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
15%
Yam
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Yam
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
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 - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato 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.
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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170072/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.