Fast food vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fast food and sweet potato
- Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and folate, yet sweet potato is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 283% higher.
- Sweet potato contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +401.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +740% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3283.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +495.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +908.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +172.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +627.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +179.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7777.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 709µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 0.6µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 0.557mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.61mg | 31% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 1.57g | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.061mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.3mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 0.018g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.078mg | 20% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 0.05g | 18% |
| Folate | 80µg | 11µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 47mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 55mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.001g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.014g | 11% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 86kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3g | 5% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 12.65g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.258mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 20.12g | 4% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 337mg | 4% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 12.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.151mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +952.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23920% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +101% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | +483400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11900% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +80.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +113.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +224.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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