Pasta vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pasta and sweet potato
- Pasta has more folate and vitamin B1; however, sweet potato has more vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, manganese, and copper.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 106% more.
- Sweet potato is lower in cholesterol.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index than pasta.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 IronIron | +65.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1879.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +95.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +95990% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +383.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +741.2% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +156.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +335.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 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 | +6100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +366.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.3% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 131kcal | 90kcal |
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| Protein | 5.15g | 2.01g |
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| Fats | 1.05g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 24.93g | 17.41g |
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| Carbs | 24.93g | 20.71g |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 38mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 475mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.69mg |
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| Sugar | 6.48g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.161mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.32mg |
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| Starch | 7.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 54mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 36mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 19218IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 961µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg |
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| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.497mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 1.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.884mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 13.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.15g | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.07mg |
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| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.037mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.039mg |
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| Fructose | 0.5g |
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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
15%
111%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)