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Sweet potato vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sweet potato and broth?

  • Sweet potato is higher in vitamin A and copper, yet broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1036% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sweet potato is lower.
  • The glycemic index of broth is lower.

We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +523.3%
Contains more IronIron +68.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +253.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4566.7%
~equal in Potassium ~309mg

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 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +604.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +831.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3304.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +961.1%
Contains more FatsFats +27660%
Contains more OtherOther +4918.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +535900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31900%

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 Broth
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 55mg 23875mg 1036%
Vitamin A 709µg 0µg 79%
Selenium 0.6µg 28µg 50%
Protein 1.57g 16.66g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 4.48g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.43mg 28%
Fats 0.05g 13.88g 21%
Choline 12.3mg 114.6mg 19%
Copper 0.151mg 0mg 17%
Phosphorus 47mg 166mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.018g 3.43g 16%
Calcium 30mg 187mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 5.36g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 2.46mg 12%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Calories 86kcal 267kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.1mg 8%
Magnesium 25mg 56mg 7%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Manganese 0.258mg 0.15mg 5%
Folate 11µg 32µg 5%
Iron 0.61mg 1.03mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.1mg 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 1.1mg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Carbs 20.12g 18.01g 1%
Potassium 337mg 309mg 1%
Net carbs 17.12g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 4.18g 17.36g N/A
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
Sweet potato Broth
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
31%
Sweet potato
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 23820mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/nutrients
  2. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.