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Celeriac vs Sweet potato - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Celeriac and Sweet potato different?

  • Celeriac is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C, while Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 79% more than Celeriac.
  • Celeriac contains 23 times more Vitamin K than Sweet potato. Celeriac contains 41µg of Vitamin K, while Sweet potato contains 1.8µg.
  • Celeriac is lower in Sugar.

Celeriac, raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared types were used in this article.

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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Contains more Calcium +43.3%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Copper +115.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 13% 27% 15% 50% 27% 14% 10% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51%
Contains more Calcium +43.3%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Copper +115.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Contains more Vitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2177.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.061
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 27% 13% 14% 14% 22% 39% 6% 0% 103%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2177.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.061

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +118.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.57
Equal in Other - 0.98
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +118.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.57
Equal in Other - 0.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +957.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.148 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +957.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Celeriac Sweet potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celeriac Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 7.4g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 1.5g 1.57g Sweet potato
Fats 0.3g 0.05g Celeriac
Carbs 9.2g 20.12g Sweet potato
Calories 42kcal 86kcal Sweet potato
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 1.6g 4.18g Celeriac
Fiber 1.8g 3g Sweet potato
Calcium 43mg 30mg Celeriac
Iron 0.7mg 0.61mg Celeriac
Magnesium 20mg 25mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 115mg 47mg Celeriac
Potassium 300mg 337mg Sweet potato
Sodium 100mg 55mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.33mg 0.3mg Celeriac
Copper 0.07mg 0.151mg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 0IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.26mg Celeriac
Vitamin C 8mg 2.4mg Celeriac
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.078mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.061mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.557mg Celeriac
Vitamin B5 0.352mg 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.209mg Sweet potato
Folate 8µg 11µg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 41µg 1.8µg Celeriac
Tryptophan 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.079g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.001g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g 0.014g Celeriac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celeriac Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low glycemic index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Celeriac
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Celeriac
21%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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.
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.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.