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Poblano vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Poblano and Sweet potato

  • Poblano is higher than Sweet potato in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Poblano covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 256% more than Sweet potato.
  • Poblano contains 37 times more Vitamin B2 than Sweet potato. While Poblano contains 2.255mg of Vitamin B2, Sweet potato contains only 0.061mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, ancho, dried 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.
Poblano
Poblano
10
:
0
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Calcium +103.3%
Contains more Iron +1691.8%
Contains more Magnesium +352%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.7%
Contains more Potassium +615.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Zinc +373.3%
Contains more Copper +236.4%
Contains more Manganese +395.7%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Poblano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Sweet potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +103.3%
Contains more Iron +1691.8%
Contains more Magnesium +352%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.7%
Contains more Potassium +615.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Zinc +373.3%
Contains more Copper +236.4%
Contains more Manganese +395.7%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%

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.
Poblano
Poblano
7
:
3
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Vitamin A +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3596.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1049.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1591.4%
Contains more Folate +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Poblano
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 0% 0%
Sweet potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3596.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1049.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1591.4%
Contains more Folate +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poblano
Poblano
4
:
1
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Protein +655.4%
Contains more Fats +16300%
Contains more Carbs +155.6%
Contains more Other +501%
Contains more Water +241.5%
Poblano
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Sweet potato
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +655.4%
Contains more Fats +16300%
Contains more Carbs +155.6%
Contains more Other +501%
Contains more Water +241.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poblano
Poblano
2
:
1
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32121.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Poblano
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
Sweet potato
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32121.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poblano Sweet potato
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 29.82g 17.12g Poblano
Protein 11.86g 1.57g Poblano
Fats 8.2g 0.05g Poblano
Carbs 51.42g 20.12g Poblano
Calories 281kcal 86kcal Poblano
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g Poblano
Fiber 21.6g 3g Poblano
Calcium 61mg 30mg Poblano
Iron 10.93mg 0.61mg Poblano
Magnesium 113mg 25mg Poblano
Phosphorus 201mg 47mg Poblano
Potassium 2411mg 337mg Poblano
Sodium 43mg 55mg Poblano
Zinc 1.42mg 0.3mg Poblano
Copper 0.508mg 0.151mg Poblano
Manganese 1.279mg 0.258mg Poblano
Selenium 2.9µg 0.6µg Poblano
Vitamin A 20438IU 14187IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 1022µg 709µg Poblano
Vitamin E 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 2mg 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.078mg Poblano
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.061mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 0.557mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.8mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 0.209mg Poblano
Folate 69µg 11µg Poblano
Vitamin K 1.8µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.031mg Poblano
Threonine 0.425mg 0.083mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0.055mg Poblano
Leucine 0.605mg 0.092mg Poblano
Lysine 0.515mg 0.066mg Poblano
Methionine 0.142mg 0.029mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.089mg Poblano
Valine 0.489mg 0.086mg Poblano
Histidine 0.232mg 0.031mg Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.82g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.492g 0.001g Poblano
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 0.014g Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Poblano Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
242%
Poblano
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poblano
Poblano contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.