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Red potato vs. Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Red potato and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt

  • The amount of Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B2 in Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt is higher than in Red potato.
  • Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt covers your daily Manganese needs 15% more than Red potato.
  • Red potato contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt.

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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 16% 3% 40% 27% 45% 9% 26% 2.3% 18% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 11% 42% 26% 54% 8.7% 23% 32% 65% 1.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +252.5%
~equal in Potassium ~475mg
~equal in Iron ~0.69mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.32mg

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 29% 0.42% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.2% 22% 17% 39% 0% 7.3% 14% 8.9%
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 65% 0% 14% 0% 27% 24% 28% 53% 66% 0% 5.8% 4.5% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.96 g
Other: 1.11 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 CarbsCarbs +30.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%
~equal in Protein ~2.01g
~equal in Fats ~0.15g
~equal in Water ~75.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.035 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 13.35 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.31 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 StarchStarch +89.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +686.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +42.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +61.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Red potato Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt Opinion
Calories 70kcal 92kcal Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Protein 1.89g 2.01g Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Fats 0.14g 0.15g Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Vitamin C 8.6mg 19.6mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Net carbs 14.2g 17.41g Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Carbs 15.9g 20.71g Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Calcium 10mg 38mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Potassium 455mg 475mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Iron 0.73mg 0.69mg Red potato
Sugar 1.29g 6.48g Red potato
Fiber 1.7g 3.3g Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Copper 0.134mg 0.161mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Zinc 0.33mg 0.32mg Red potato
Starch 13.35g 7.05g Red potato
Phosphorus 61mg 54mg Red potato
Sodium 18mg 246mg Red potato
Vitamin A 7IU Red potato
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.71mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Manganese 0.141mg 0.497mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.107mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.106mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Vitamin B3 1.149mg 1.487mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Vitamin B5 0.279mg 0.884mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.286mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2.3µg Red potato
Folate 18µg 6µg Red potato
Choline 16.4mg 13.1mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.035g 0.052g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.002g Red potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.092g Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.04mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Threonine 0.062mg 0.107mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Isoleucine 0.061mg 0.07mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Leucine 0.09mg 0.118mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Lysine 0.098mg 0.084mg Red potato
Methionine 0.029mg 0.037mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.114mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Valine 0.095mg 0.11mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Histidine 0.032mg 0.039mg Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Fructose 0.31g 0.5g Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Red potato Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
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
13%
Red potato
23%
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Red potato
28%
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170029/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170134/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.