Sweet potato vs. Celery — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sweet potato and celery
- Sweet potato has more vitamin A, copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, manganese, fiber, and iron; however, celery is richer in vitamin K and folate.
- Sweet potato covers your daily vitamin A needs 275% more than celery.
- Celery has 4 times less copper than sweet potato. Sweet potato has 0.151mg of copper, while celery has 0.035mg.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet potato is 70, while the glycemic index of celery is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Celery, raw.
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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 | +127.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +205% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +331.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1527.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +227.3% |
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:
0.69 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.97 g
Water:
95.43 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +577.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +240% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.5% |
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
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +464.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
12.65 g
Sucrose:
2.52 g
Glucose:
0.96 g
Fructose:
0.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0.37 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.48 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3050% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +140% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +89.2% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 22µg | 76% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 29.3µg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.035mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.246mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.074mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
| Folate | 11µg | 36µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 2.97g | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.021mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 0g | 5% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 16kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 260mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 0.69g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 6.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 1.34g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 0.37g | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celery is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celery is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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.