Sweet potato leaves vs Capers
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Sweet potato leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Sweet potato 42
Capers 23
Protein (g)
Sweet potato 2.49
Capers 2.36
Carbs (g)
Sweet potato 8.82
Capers 4.89
Fat (g)
Sweet potato 0.510
Capers 0.860
Fiber (g)
Sweet potato 5.30
Capers 3.20
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Sweet potato leaves, raw — 2.49g vs 2.36g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Capers, canned — 23 vs 42 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Sweet potato leaves, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Sweet potato leaves | Capers | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 42 kcal | 23 kcal | +83% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 86.8 g | 83.8 g | +4% |
| Protein | 2.49 g | 2.36 g | +6% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.510 g | 0.860 g | -41% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.82 g | 4.89 g | +80% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.30 g | 3.20 g | +66% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.111 g | 0.233 g | -52% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.020 g | 0.063 g | -68% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 11.0 mg | 4.30 mg | +156% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.156 mg | 0.018 mg | +767% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.345 mg | 0.139 mg | +148% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.13 mg | 0.652 mg | +73% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.225 mg | 0.027 mg | +733% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.190 mg | 0.023 mg | +726% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 23.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 6.50 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 189 ug | 7.00 ug | +2600% |
| Carotene, beta | 2217 ug | 83.0 ug | +2571% |
| Carotene, alpha | 42.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.880 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 78.0 mg | 40.0 mg | +95% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.970 mg | 1.67 mg | -42% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 70.0 mg | 33.0 mg | +112% |
| Phosphorus, P | 81.0 mg | 10.0 mg | +710% |
| Potassium, K | 508 mg | 40.0 mg | +1170% |
| Sodium, Na | 6.00 mg | 2348 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 0.320 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.374 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.078 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.900 ug | 1.20 ug | -25% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 175 kj | 96.0 kj | +82% |
| Ash | 1.36 g | 8.04 g | -83% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0.410 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | 23.0 ug | -96% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | 23.0 ug | -96% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 58.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3778 IU | 138 IU | +2638% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 14720 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 302 ug | 24.6 ug | +1128% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.001 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.100 g | 0.170 g | -41% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.036 g | -72% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.004 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.020 g | 0.057 g | -65% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.001 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.228 g | 0.304 g | -25% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.192 g | 0.111 g | +73% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.036 g | 0.183 g | -80% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.002 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.001 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Phytosterols | — | 48.0 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.035 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.228 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.086 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.047 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Apigenin | 0.060 mg | — | |
| Luteolin | 0.110 mg | — | |
| Kaempferol | 2.13 mg | 131 mg | -98% |
| Myricetin | 4.38 mg | — | |
| Quercetin | 16.9 mg | 173 mg | -90% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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