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Succotash vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Succotash and Sweet potato

  • Succotash has more Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 105% more than Succotash.
  • Succotash has 7 times more Folate than Sweet potato. While Succotash has 40µg of Folate, Sweet potato has only 6µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Succotash, (corn and limas), 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 Iron +165.2%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +90.6%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Manganese +38.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 69% 35% 49% 33% 1% 17% 62% 90% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Iron +165.2%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +90.6%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Manganese +38.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6481.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +590.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.487
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 51% 53% 19% 30% 8% 30% 30% 0% 0%
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 Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6481.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +590.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.487

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150.2%
Contains more Fats +580%
Equal in Carbs - 20.71
Equal in Water - 75.78
Equal in Other - 1.35
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 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 Protein +150.2%
Contains more Fats +580%
Equal in Carbs - 20.71
Equal in Water - 75.78
Equal in Other - 1.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +431.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
22% 23% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.19 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.489 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +431.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Succotash Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 15.79g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 5.03g 2.01g Succotash
Fats 1.02g 0.15g Succotash
Carbs 19.59g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 99kcal 90kcal Succotash
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Succotash
Fiber 3.8g 3.3g Succotash
Calcium 18mg 38mg Sweet potato
Iron 1.83mg 0.69mg Succotash
Magnesium 48mg 27mg Succotash
Phosphorus 113mg 54mg Succotash
Potassium 369mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 4mg 36mg Succotash
Zinc 0.61mg 0.32mg Succotash
Copper 0.186mg 0.161mg Succotash
Manganese 0.688mg 0.497mg Succotash
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Succotash
Vitamin A 292IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 15.1mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.208mg 0.107mg Succotash
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 1.587mg 1.487mg Succotash
Vitamin B5 0.128mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 40µg 6µg Succotash
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.056mg 0.04mg Succotash
Threonine 0.209mg 0.107mg Succotash
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.07mg Succotash
Leucine 0.443mg 0.118mg Succotash
Lysine 0.295mg 0.084mg Succotash
Methionine 0.068mg 0.037mg Succotash
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.114mg Succotash
Valine 0.306mg 0.11mg Succotash
Histidine 0.16mg 0.039mg Succotash
Saturated Fat 0.19g 0.052g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.198g 0.002g Succotash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.489g 0.092g Succotash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Succotash 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
20%
Succotash
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Succotash
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Succotash
Succotash contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Succotash
Succotash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Succotash
Succotash is relatively richer in minerals
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. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/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.