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Radish vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Radish and Sweet potato?

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin C in Sweet potato is higher than in Radish.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 107% more.

We used Radishes, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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 Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +52%
Contains more Iron +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +170%
Contains more Potassium +103.9%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +222%
Contains more Manganese +620.3%
Equal in Sodium - 36
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +52%
Contains more Iron +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +170%
Contains more Potassium +103.9%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +222%
Contains more Manganese +620.3%
Equal in Sodium - 36

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.
Radish
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Contains more Folate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +274442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +791.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +435.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +274442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +791.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +435.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Protein +195.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +509.1%
Contains more Other +145.5%
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Protein +195.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +509.1%
Contains more Other +145.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.7%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +84.2%
Contains more Fructose +42%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2180%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
5% 56% 38%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 1.05 g
Fructose: 0.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
52% 17% 4% 4% 23%
Starch: 7.05 g
Sucrose: 2.28 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +84.2%
Contains more Fructose +42%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2180%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radish Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 0.68g 2.01g Sweet potato
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Sweet potato
Carbs 3.4g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 16kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 0g 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.71g 0.5g Radish
Sugar 1.86g 6.48g Radish
Fiber 1.6g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 25mg 38mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.34mg 0.69mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 10mg 27mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 20mg 54mg Sweet potato
Potassium 233mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 39mg 36mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.28mg 0.32mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.05mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.069mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Radish
Vitamin A 7IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0mg 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 14.8mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.254mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 25µg 6µg Radish
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.023mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.02mg 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.031mg 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.033mg 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.01mg 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.035mg 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.013mg 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.052g Radish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.002g Radish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
10%
Radish
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Radish
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish
Radish is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radish
Radish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish
Radish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.