Biscuit vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between biscuits and sweet potato
- Biscuits have more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, sweet potato is higher in vitamin A.
- Sweet potato covers your daily need for vitamin A, 282% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits have 240 times more saturated fat than sweet potato. While biscuits have 4.324g of saturated fat, sweet potato has only 0.018g.
- The glycemic index of sweet potato is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.
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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 | +683.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +375.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +248.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +178.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +356.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +408.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +454.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +180.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +497.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +345.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +226.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +167.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 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 | +692900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29635.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 79% | |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 0.6µg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 0.61mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.014g | 28% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 0.05g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.078mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 55mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 30mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.018g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.061mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 47mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0.001g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 0.557mg | 15% |
| Folate | 61µg | 11µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 86kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 1.57g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.8mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.151mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 20.12g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3g | 6% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 337mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.258mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 2.4mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 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
55%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.306g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.