Green bean raw vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are green bean raw and sweet potato different?
- Green bean raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and iron; however, sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 270% higher.
- Green bean raw contains 24 times more vitamin K than sweet potato. While green bean raw contains 43µg of vitamin K, sweet potato contains only 1.8µg.
- Green bean raw has a lower glycemic index (20) than sweet potato (70).
Beans, snap, green, raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +23.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +408.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2288.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1925.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
6.97 g
Water:
90.32 g
Other:
0.66 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +340% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +188.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.113 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +707.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.88 g
Sucrose:
0.36 g
Glucose:
1.51 g
Fructose:
1.39 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
12.65 g
Sucrose:
2.52 g
Glucose:
0.96 g
Fructose:
0.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +57.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +98.6% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1337.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +600% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 35µg | 709µg | 75% |
| Vitamin K | 43µg | 1.8µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.225mg | 0.8mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12.2mg | 2.4mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.151mg | 9% |
| Folate | 33µg | 11µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.61mg | 5% |
| Starch | 0.88g | 12.65g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.209mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 6.97g | 20.12g | 4% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 337mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 86kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.216mg | 0.258mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.557mg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 12.3mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 0.014g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 1.57g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.39g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3g | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.22g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.27g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.26g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.079mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.112mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.088mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.09mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)