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Celtuce vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Celtuce and Sweet potato

  • Celtuce has more Folate, and Manganese, however, Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 87% more than Celtuce.
  • Celtuce has 8 times more Folate than Sweet potato. While Celtuce has 46µg of Folate, Sweet potato has only 6µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Celtuce, 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 less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +25.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Copper +302.5%
Equal in Calcium - 38
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +25.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Copper +302.5%
Equal in Calcium - 38
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +472%
Equal in Vitamin C - 19.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 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 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +472%
Equal in Vitamin C - 19.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Protein +136.5%
Contains more Carbs +467.4%
Contains more Other +92.9%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 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 Fats +100%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Protein +136.5%
Contains more Carbs +467.4%
Contains more Other +92.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Celtuce Sweet potato
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Celtuce Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 0.85g 2.01g Sweet potato
Fats 0.3g 0.15g Celtuce
Carbs 3.65g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 18kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Celtuce
Fiber 1.7g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 39mg 38mg Celtuce
Iron 0.55mg 0.69mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 28mg 27mg Celtuce
Phosphorus 39mg 54mg Sweet potato
Potassium 330mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 11mg 36mg Celtuce
Zinc 0.27mg 0.32mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.04mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.688mg 0.497mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Celtuce
Vitamin A 3500IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 175µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 19.5mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.55mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 46µg 6µg Celtuce
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.039mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.052mg 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.055mg 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.01mg 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.046mg 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.015mg 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Sweet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celtuce 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
31%
Celtuce
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Celtuce
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Celtuce
Celtuce 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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.