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Ravioli vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ravioli and sweet potato?

  • Ravioli is richer in selenium, while sweet potato is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 280% higher.
  • Sweet potato has 6 times less selenium than ravioli. Ravioli has 3.5µg of selenium, while sweet potato has 0.6µg.
  • Sweet potato is lower in sodium.
  • Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than ravioli (39).

We used Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared types in this comparison.

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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 11% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
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 IronIron +21.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +483.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.6%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg
~equal in Copper ~0.151mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~47mg

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 0% 3.3% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6990%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.078mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 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 +58%
Contains more FatsFats +2800%
Contains more OtherOther +55.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.5%
~equal in Water ~77.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 32% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 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 +41700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ravioli Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin A 10µg 709µg 78%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.8mg 11%
Sodium 306mg 55mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.209mg 8%
Fiber 1.3g 3g 7%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Selenium 3.5µg 0.6µg 5%
Manganese 0.176mg 0.258mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.26mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.557mg 3%
Potassium 232mg 337mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.723g 0.018g 3%
Protein 2.48g 1.57g 2%
Iron 0.74mg 0.61mg 2%
Folate 20µg 11µg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 25mg 2%
Carbs 13.64g 20.12g 2%
Fats 1.45g 0.05g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.061mg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.3mg 1%
Choline 9.5mg 12.3mg 1%
Copper 0.142mg 0.151mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.418g 0.001g 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.182g 0.014g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.03µg 0µg 1%
Calories 77kcal 86kcal 0%
Net carbs 12.34g 17.12g N/A
Calcium 33mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 3.72g 4.18g N/A
Phosphorus 50mg 47mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.078mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.8µg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ravioli 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
11%
Ravioli
31%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ravioli
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.705g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.