Nori vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between nori and sweet potatoes
- Nori is richer in folate, vitamin B2, vitamin C, manganese, iron, and copper, yet sweet potatoes are richer in vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potatoes is 280% higher.
- Nori contains 24 times more folate than sweet potatoes. Nori contains 146µg of folate, while sweet potatoes contain 6µg.
Food types used in this article are Seaweed, laver, 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 CalciumCalcium | +84.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +98.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
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 | +99% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +320.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +73.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +269.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.81 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
5.11 g
Water:
85.03 g
Other:
3.77 g
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +305.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.11 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 260µg | 961µg | 78% |
| Folate | 146µg | 6µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.446mg | 0.106mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 19.6mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.988mg | 0.497mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 0.69mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 3.3g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.161mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.159mg | 0.286mg | 10% |
| Protein | 5.81g | 2.01g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.32mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.521mg | 0.884mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 27mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 5.11g | 20.71g | 5% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 475mg | 4% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 90kcal | 3% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.5g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.81g | 17.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 6.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.47mg | 1.487mg | 0% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 13.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.061g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.232mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.501mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.222mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.273mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.402mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.08g | 0g | N/A |
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
45%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori 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.