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Sweet potato vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sweet potato and Buttermilk

  • Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Iron, yet Buttermilk is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 77% more than Buttermilk.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 +1120%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +123.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Copper +1272.7%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Contains more Calcium +286.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +1120%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +123.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Copper +1272.7%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Contains more Calcium +286.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%

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 A +30085.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +860.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.7%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +30085.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +860.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.7%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +320%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Contains more Protein +110.8%
Contains more Fats +1660%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Equal in Other - 0.89
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +320%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Contains more Protein +110.8%
Contains more Fats +1660%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Equal in Other - 0.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.7%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.7%

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 Buttermilk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 4.79g Sweet potato
Protein 1.57g 3.31g Buttermilk
Fats 0.05g 0.88g Buttermilk
Carbs 20.12g 4.79g Sweet potato
Calories 86kcal 40kcal Sweet potato
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 4.79g Sweet potato
Fiber 3g 0g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.61mg 0.05mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 25mg 11mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 89mg Buttermilk
Potassium 337mg 151mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 190mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.42mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.151mg 0.011mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.002mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 14187IU 47IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 14µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.05mg Sweet potato
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 2.4mg 1mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.034mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 0.058mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.275mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.034mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 5µg Sweet potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.083mg 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.092mg 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.066mg 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.029mg 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.086mg 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.031mg 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.548g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0.254g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.033g Buttermilk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.