Beets, cooked, boiled, drained vs. Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beets, cooked, boiled, drained and sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt?
- Beets, cooked, boiled, drained is richer in folate, yet sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Beets, cooked, boiled, drained's daily need coverage for folate is 19% higher.
- Beets, cooked, boiled, drained contains less sodium.
We used Beets, cooked, boiled, drained and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +14.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +444.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +296.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +349.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +509.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +326.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1050% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +107.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
9.96 g
Water:
87.06 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 80µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 19.6mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.286mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.884mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.161mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.107mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 246mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.331mg | 1.487mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.326mg | 0.497mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 475mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.106mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.3g | 5% |
| Carbs | 9.96g | 20.71g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.71mg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 92kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.5g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 2.01g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 13.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.96g | 17.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.96g | 6.48g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.048mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
10%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beets, cooked, boiled, drained contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beets, cooked, boiled, drained is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)