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Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine and sweet potato

  • Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine has more phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin C; however, sweet potato is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B5.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily vitamin A needs 278% more than potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine.
  • Sweet potato has 196 times less saturated fat than potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine. Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine has 3.53g of saturated fat, while sweet potato has 0.018g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +296.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +130%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.61mg
~equal in Copper ~0.151mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1007.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~11µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +222.3%
Contains more FatsFats +15080%
Contains more OtherOther +112.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.5%
~equal in Water ~77.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 36% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.53 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.587 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.076 g
55% 3% 42%
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 +258600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7585.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine Sweet potato
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin A 64µg 709µg 72%
Sodium 433mg 55mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.53g 0.018g 16%
Fats 7.59g 0.05g 12%
Calcium 119mg 30mg 9%
Phosphorus 113mg 47mg 9%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 2.4mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.8mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.076g 0.014g 7%
Protein 5.06g 1.57g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.587g 0.001g 6%
Cholesterol 15mg 0mg 5%
Fiber 1.8g 3g 5%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Manganese 0.161mg 0.258mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.061mg 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.3mg 4%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.6µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.557mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.209mg 3%
Carbs 11.27g 20.12g 3%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Calories 132kcal 86kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Potassium 396mg 337mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.078mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 25mg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Copper 0.16mg 0.151mg 1%
Net carbs 9.47g 17.12g N/A
Iron 0.64mg 0.61mg 0%
Sugar 4.18g N/A
Folate 11µg 11µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.089mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 0.031mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine Sweet potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine
31%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.512g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine is relatively richer in minerals

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. Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170524/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.