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Cardoon vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cardoon and Sweet potato

  • Cardoon has more Folate, and Copper, however, Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 107% more than Cardoon.
  • Sweet potato has 11 times less Folate than Cardoon. Cardoon has 68µg of Folate, while Sweet potato has 6µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cardoon, raw 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 Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +94.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.69
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +94.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.69
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
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Contains more Folate +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +880%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Folate +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +880%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +24%
Contains more Protein +187.1%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +408.8%
Contains more Other +19.5%
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Water +24%
Contains more Protein +187.1%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +408.8%
Contains more Other +19.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.4%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardoon Sweet potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 0.7g 2.01g Sweet potato
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Sweet potato
Carbs 4.07g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 17kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 70mg 38mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.69mg Cardoon
Magnesium 42mg 27mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 54mg Sweet potato
Potassium 400mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 170mg 36mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.32mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.231mg 0.161mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 0IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 2mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 68µg 6µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.052g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.002g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardoon Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
10%
Cardoon
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.