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Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared and Sweet potato different?

  • Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Phosphorus, however, Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Sweet potato is 79% higher.
  • Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared contains 56 times more Saturated Fat than Sweet potato. While Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared contains 1.005g of Saturated Fat, Sweet potato contains only 0.018g.

Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 2.7% 36% 23% 31% 9.5% 36% 43% 21% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.61mg

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 58% 0.24% 2% 0% 25% 11% 38% 28% 41% 0% 5.5% 26% 12%
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% 851% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +620.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +218.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +354575%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 25% 67% 2%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 4.66 g
Carbs: 24.81 g
Water: 66.61 g
Other: 1.68 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 +42.7%
Contains more FatsFats +9220%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.3%
Contains more OtherOther +71.4%
Contains more WaterWater +16%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 71% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.164 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.303 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 +316300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2064.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 17.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +37.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2420%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +860%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared Sweet potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared Sweet potato Opinion
Calories 147kcal 86kcal Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Protein 2.24g 1.57g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Fats 4.66g 0.05g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Vitamin C 17.3mg 2.4mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Net carbs 22.91g 17.12g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Carbs 24.81g 20.12g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Magnesium 21mg 25mg Sweet potato
Calcium 9mg 30mg Sweet potato
Potassium 408mg 337mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Iron 0.62mg 0.61mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Sugar 0.2g 4.18g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Fiber 1.9g 3g Sweet potato
Copper 0.093mg 0.151mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.3mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Starch 17.39g 12.65g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Phosphorus 83mg 47mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Sodium 332mg 55mg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 4IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A 0µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.26mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.158mg 0.258mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.078mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.061mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 2.038mg 0.557mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Vitamin B5 0.473mg 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.209mg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.8µg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Folate 35µg 11µg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Choline 22.3mg 12.3mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Saturated Fat 1.005g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 3.164g 0.001g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.014g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.078mg 0.083mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.055mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Leucine 0.131mg 0.092mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Lysine 0.132mg 0.066mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Methionine 0.036mg 0.029mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Phenylalanine 0.095mg 0.089mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Valine 0.124mg 0.086mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Histidine 0.046mg 0.031mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Fructose 0g 0.7g Sweet potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared 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
19%
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
79%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.987g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared 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.

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, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168442/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.