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Endive vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Endive and Sweet potato

  • Endive has more Vitamin K, and Folate, while Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 191% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains 24 times less Folate than Endive. Endive contains 142µg of Folate, while Sweet potato contains 6µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Endive, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt.

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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 Calcium +36.8%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.9%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +51.3%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Manganese +18.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.9%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +51.3%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Manganese +18.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
Endive
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Contains more Folate +2266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +9943.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +786.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1330%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.884
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Folate +2266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +9943.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +786.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1330%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.884

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Protein +60.8%
Contains more Carbs +518.2%
Equal in Other - 1.35
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Protein +60.8%
Contains more Carbs +518.2%
Equal in Other - 1.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.052
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.092
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.052
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.092

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 1.25g 2.01g Sweet potato
Fats 0.2g 0.15g Endive
Carbs 3.35g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 17kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 0.25g 6.48g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 52mg 38mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 0.69mg Endive
Magnesium 15mg 27mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 28mg 54mg Sweet potato
Potassium 314mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 22mg 36mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 0.32mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.42mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 2167IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 6.5mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.884mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 142µg 6µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 2.3µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.05mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.07mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.063mg 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.014mg 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.063mg 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.023mg 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.052g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.002g Endive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Endive Sweet potato
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
79%
Endive
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.