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Nopales vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nopales and Sweet potato

  • Nopales have more Calcium, and Magnesium, while Sweet potato have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 104% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains 4 times less Calcium than Nopales. Nopales contain 164mg of Calcium, while Sweet potato contains 38mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nopales, 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 +331.6%
Contains more Magnesium +92.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +209.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.497
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Calcium +331.6%
Contains more Magnesium +92.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +209.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.497

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 K +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4105.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +791.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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 K +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4105.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +791.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.6%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +24.2%
Contains more Protein +52.3%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +521.9%
Contains more Other +18.4%
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 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 Water +24.2%
Contains more Protein +52.3%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +521.9%
Contains more Other +18.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nopales Sweet potato
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 1.32g 2.01g Sweet potato
Fats 0.09g 0.15g Sweet potato
Carbs 3.33g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 16kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 1.15g 6.48g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 164mg 38mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.69mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 52mg 27mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 54mg Sweet potato
Potassium 257mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 21mg 36mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 0.32mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.052mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.457mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Nopales
Vitamin A 457IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0mg 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 9.3mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 3µg 6µg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 5.3µg 2.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.04mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.077mg 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.059mg 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.015mg 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.059mg 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.025mg 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.052g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.002g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.