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Sweet potato vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet potato and Beer

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B1 in Sweet potato is higher than in Beer.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 79% more than Beer.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
8
:
1
Beer
Beer
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +2950%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +1148.1%
Contains more Zinc +2900%
Contains more Copper +2920%
Contains more Manganese +3125%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Sweet potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +2950%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +1148.1%
Contains more Zinc +2900%
Contains more Copper +2920%
Contains more Manganese +3125%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
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.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
10
:
1
Beer
Beer
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1851.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.3%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.513
Sweet potato
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%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1851.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.3%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.513

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
3
:
2
Beer
Beer
Contains more Protein +241.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +466.8%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +311.2%
Sweet potato
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +241.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +466.8%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +311.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Beer Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 3.55g Sweet potato
Protein 1.57g 0.46g Sweet potato
Fats 0.05g 0g Sweet potato
Carbs 20.12g 3.55g Sweet potato
Calories 86kcal 43kcal Sweet potato
Starch 12.65g 0g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g 0g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 0g Beer
Fiber 3g 0g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 4mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.61mg 0.02mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 25mg 6mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 14mg Sweet potato
Potassium 337mg 27mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 4mg Beer
Zinc 0.3mg 0.01mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.151mg 0.005mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.008mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 14187IU 0IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 0µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.005mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.025mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 0.513mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.041mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.046mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 6µg Sweet potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg 0mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg 0mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg 0mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg 0mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg 0mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg 0mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0g Sweet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Beer
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
85%
Sweet potato
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/nutrients
  2. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.