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Chrysanthemum vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chrysanthemum and Sweet potato

  • Chrysanthemum is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Manganese, and Calcium, yet Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily Vitamin K needs 290% more than Sweet potato.
  • Chrysanthemum contains 30 times more Folate than Sweet potato. While Chrysanthemum contains 177µg of Folate, Sweet potato contains only 6µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 +207.9%
Contains more Iron +231.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains more Zinc +121.9%
Contains more Manganese +89.7%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Calcium +207.9%
Contains more Iron +231.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains more Zinc +121.9%
Contains more Manganese +89.7%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 54

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 Vitamin B1 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +2850%
Contains more Vitamin K +15117.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +728.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
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 Vitamin B1 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +2850%
Contains more Vitamin K +15117.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +728.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.2%
Contains more Fats +273.3%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Other +23%
Contains more Carbs +585.8%
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 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 Protein +67.2%
Contains more Fats +273.3%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Other +23%
Contains more Carbs +585.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chrysanthemum Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 0.02g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 3.36g 2.01g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.56g 0.15g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 3.02g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 24kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 3g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 117mg 38mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 2.29mg 0.69mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 32mg 27mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 54mg 54mg
Potassium 567mg 475mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 118mg 36mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.71mg 0.32mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.137mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.943mg 0.497mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.2µg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 2320IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 116µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 1.4mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.107mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.144mg 0.106mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.531mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 177µg 6µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg 2.3µg Chrysanthemum
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 0.052g Chrysanthemum
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
Chrysanthemum 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
107%
Chrysanthemum
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chrysanthemum
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.