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Sweet potato leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.5 MG | 2% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 9% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 21% | |
| Niacin | 1.0 MG | 6% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 9% | |
| Folate, total | 49 UG | 12% | |
| Choline, total | 21 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 147 UG | 16% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.0 MG | 6% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 108.6 UG | 91% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 33 MG | 3% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.6 MG | 4% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 48 MG | 11% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 40 MG | 3% | |
| Potassium, K | 312 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 249 MG | 11% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 10% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 UG | 2% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (35 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.3g per 100g).
- Good source of Riboflavin (21% DV).
- Rich source of Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (91% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Sweet potato leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt
Sweet potato leaves are eaten across parts of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific and are considerably more nutritious than their popularity in Western markets would suggest. Steamed with salt, they offer decent plant protein, some fiber, and very low fat. The flavor is mild and slightly earthy, somewhere between spinach and regular sweet potato greens. They cook down significantly and are typically paired with garlic, oil, or fermented seasonings.
Dietary Information
Sweet potato leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt is considered low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Sweet potato leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt include Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (91% DV) , and Riboflavin (21% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 35 calories per 100 grams, Sweet potato leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt gets 25% of its calories from protein, 84% from carbohydrates, and 9% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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