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Cheesecake vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheesecake and sweet potato

  • Cheesecake is richer in vitamin B2 and selenium, yet sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, copper, vitamin B6, fiber, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 273% higher.
  • Cheesecake has a lower glycemic index than sweet potato.

Food types used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +766.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +655%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.61mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +144.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +273.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +345.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +301.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 ProteinProtein +250.3%
Contains more FatsFats +44900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.7%
Contains more WaterWater +69.5%
~equal in Other ~0.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
55% 3% 42%
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 +863300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11342.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin A 159µg 709µg 61%
Saturated fat 9.921g 0.018g 45%
Fats 22.5g 0.05g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 0.001g 22%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Sodium 438mg 55mg 17%
Copper 0.02mg 0.151mg 15%
Calories 321kcal 86kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.209mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.014g 11%
Fiber 0.4g 3g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.061mg 10%
Protein 5.5g 1.57g 8%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.6µg 8%
Phosphorus 93mg 47mg 7%
Potassium 90mg 337mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Choline 45.9mg 12.3mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.8mg 5%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.258mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.078mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 25.5g 20.12g 2%
Folate 18µg 11µg 2%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.557mg 2%
Calcium 51mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.4mg 2%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Net carbs 25.1g 17.12g N/A
Iron 0.63mg 0.61mg 0%
Sugar 21.8g 4.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.089mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.031mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
19%
Cheesecake
31%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.903g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.