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Succotash vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Succotash and Sweet potato

  • Succotash has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 77% more.
  • Succotash has 6 times more Vitamin C than Sweet potato. Succotash has 15.1mg of Vitamin C, while Sweet potato has 2.4mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Succotash, (corn and limas), raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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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 Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +92%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +103.3%
Contains more Copper +23.2%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 337
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 69% 35% 49% 33% 1% 17% 62% 90% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +92%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +103.3%
Contains more Copper +23.2%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 337
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +529.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.9%
Contains more Folate +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4758.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 51% 53% 19% 30% 8% 30% 30% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +529.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.9%
Contains more Folate +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4758.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +220.4%
Contains more Fats +1940%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Equal in Carbs - 20.12
Equal in Water - 77.28
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 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 Protein +220.4%
Contains more Fats +1940%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Equal in Carbs - 20.12
Equal in Water - 77.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3392.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
22% 23% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.19 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.489 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3392.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Succotash Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 15.79g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 5.03g 1.57g Succotash
Fats 1.02g 0.05g Succotash
Carbs 19.59g 20.12g Sweet potato
Calories 99kcal 86kcal Succotash
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g Succotash
Fiber 3.8g 3g Succotash
Calcium 18mg 30mg Sweet potato
Iron 1.83mg 0.61mg Succotash
Magnesium 48mg 25mg Succotash
Phosphorus 113mg 47mg Succotash
Potassium 369mg 337mg Succotash
Sodium 4mg 55mg Succotash
Zinc 0.61mg 0.3mg Succotash
Copper 0.186mg 0.151mg Succotash
Manganese 0.688mg 0.258mg Succotash
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 292IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 15.1mg 2.4mg Succotash
Vitamin B1 0.208mg 0.078mg Succotash
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.061mg Succotash
Vitamin B3 1.587mg 0.557mg Succotash
Vitamin B5 0.128mg 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.209mg Sweet potato
Folate 40µg 11µg Succotash
Vitamin K 1.8µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.056mg 0.031mg Succotash
Threonine 0.209mg 0.083mg Succotash
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.055mg Succotash
Leucine 0.443mg 0.092mg Succotash
Lysine 0.295mg 0.066mg Succotash
Methionine 0.068mg 0.029mg Succotash
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.089mg Succotash
Valine 0.306mg 0.086mg Succotash
Histidine 0.16mg 0.031mg Succotash
Saturated Fat 0.19g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.198g 0.001g Succotash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.489g 0.014g Succotash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Succotash Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Succotash
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Succotash
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Succotash
Succotash contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Succotash
Succotash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Succotash
Succotash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/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.