Sweet potato vs. Celeriac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet potato and celeriac different?
- Sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, copper, and vitamin B5, while celeriac is higher in vitamin K, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
- Sweet potato covers your daily need for vitamin A, 284% more than celeriac.
- Sweet potato contains 3 times more sugar than celeriac. Sweet potato contains 4.18g of sugar, while celeriac contains 1.6g.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than celeriac (35).
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Celeriac, raw types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2177.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
88 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +500% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
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Protein
~1.5g
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Other
~1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.079 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.148 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +957.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 0µg | 79% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 41µg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 115mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.352mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.8g | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 9.2g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.158mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.165mg | 3% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 42kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.148g | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 300mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 7.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 1.6g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.058g | 0% |
| 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?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celeriac is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.