Green beans vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between green beans and sweet potatoes
- Green beans have more vitamin K and folate, while sweet potatoes have more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin C, potassium, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Sweet potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 372% higher.
- Sweet potatoes contain 21 times less vitamin K than green beans. Green beans contain 47.9µg of vitamin K, while sweet potatoes contain 2.3µg.
- Green beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of green beans is 20, while the glycemic index of sweet potatoes is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 CalciumCalcium | +15.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +225.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.4% |
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 KVitamin K | +1982.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +102.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2903.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1094.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +410.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.9% |
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Protein
~2.01g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 32µg | 961µg | 103% |
| Vitamin K | 47.9µg | 2.3µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.286mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.074mg | 0.884mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.057mg | 0.161mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 19.6mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 475mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.285mg | 0.497mg | 9% |
| Folate | 33µg | 6µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.614mg | 1.487mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.88g | 20.71g | 4% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 90kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.107mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.106mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Choline | 16.9mg | 13.1mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.5g | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.89g | 2.01g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.68g | 17.41g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.63g | 6.48g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 3.3g | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.064g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.082mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.069mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.116mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.093mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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
21%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)