Potatoes, baked, skin only, with salt vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between potatoes, baked, skin only, with salt and sweet potato?
- Potatoes, baked, skin only, with salt is higher in iron, copper, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin C, and phosphorus, yet sweet potato is higher in vitamin A.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 284% more.
- Potatoes, baked, skin only, with salt has 12 times more iron than sweet potato. While potatoes, baked, skin only, with salt has 7.04mg of iron, sweet potato has only 0.61mg.
- The amount of sodium in sweet potato is lower.
We used Potatoes, baked, skin only, with salt and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1054.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +441.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
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 | +462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +450.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +152% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +70800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.29 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
46.06 g
Water:
47.31 g
Other:
2.24 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +173.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 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 | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +207.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 7.04mg | 0.61mg | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 709µg | 79% |
| Copper | 0.817mg | 0.151mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.614mg | 0.209mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 3g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.065mg | 0.557mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.616mg | 0.258mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13.5mg | 2.4mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 46.06g | 20.12g | 9% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 55mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 47mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 573mg | 337mg | 7% |
| Calories | 198kcal | 86kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 4.29g | 1.57g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Choline | 31mg | 12.3mg | 3% |
| Folate | 22µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.857mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 38.16g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Calcium | 34mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.4g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
30%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potatoes, baked, skin only, with salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potatoes, baked, skin only, with salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Potatoes, baked, skin only, with salt is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potatoes, baked, skin only, with salt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potatoes, baked, skin only, with salt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)