Plum vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between plums and sweet potato?
- Plums are richer in vitamin C, while sweet potato is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, copper, manganese, fiber, iron, and potassium.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 277% higher.
- Sweet potato has 4 times less vitamin C than plums. Plums have 9.5mg of vitamin C, while sweet potato has 2.4mg.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than plums (53).
We used Plums, raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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 SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +257.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +258.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +164.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +193.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +396.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +295.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4070.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +178.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +492.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +620.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +547.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
11.42 g
Water:
87.23 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +460% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 g
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 | +13300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +214.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.018g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.57 g
Glucose:
5.07 g
Fructose:
3.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0.14 g
Starch:
12.65 g
Sucrose:
2.52 g
Glucose:
0.96 g
Fructose:
0.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +428.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +338.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +60.5% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 709µg | 77% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.209mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.8mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.057mg | 0.151mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.258mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | 2.4mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.61mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 3g | 6% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 337mg | 5% |
| Starch | 0g | 12.65g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 6.4µg | 1.8µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 3.07g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.42g | 20.12g | 3% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Choline | 1.9mg | 12.3mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Calories | 46kcal | 86kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1.57g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.417mg | 0.557mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.92g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.01mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.016mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.014mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.009mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
8%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)