Pastry vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pastry and sweet potato
- Pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate, yet sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 284% higher.
- Pastry contains 536 times more saturated fat than sweet potato. Pastry contains 9.643g of saturated fat, while sweet potato contains 0.018g.
- Pastry has a lower glycemic index than sweet potato.
Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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 IronIron | +319.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3933.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +452.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +410.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +363.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +648.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +794.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +609.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +895.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +92.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +365% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +809.2% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 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 | +2159600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34857.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 709µg | 79% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 0.05g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 0.001g | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 0.018g | 44% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 0.6µg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 0.014g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.078mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 0.61mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 0.557mg | 23% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 86kcal | 23% |
| Folate | 78µg | 11µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.061mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.8mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.209mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 1.8µg | 12% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 1.57g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.258mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 337mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 20.12g | 8% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 55mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.151mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 12.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 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
28%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.625g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.