Caramel vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between caramel and sweet potato
- Caramel has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus, while sweet potato has more vitamin A, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, and manganese.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 283% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in sweet potato is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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 | +360% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +335.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +738.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2245.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +319.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5808.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +276.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +273.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +193% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +282.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +809.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 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 | +154100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24742.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 709µg | 77% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.014g | 23% |
| Carbs | 77g | 20.12g | 19% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 86kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.061mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.151mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.209mg | 12% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 0.05g | 12% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 30mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 0.018g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.258mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 47mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 55mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.61mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 1.57g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 214mg | 337mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 0.001g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.557mg | 3% |
| Folate | 4µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 2.4mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Choline | 8mg | 12.3mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 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
16%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.458g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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