Sweet potato vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sweet potato and cereal
- Sweet potato is higher in vitamin A, yet cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin C, and manganese.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 518% more than sweet potato.
- Sweet potato contains 5 times more vitamin A than cereal. While sweet potato contains 14187IU of vitamin A, cereal contains only 2792IU.
- The amount of sodium in sweet potato is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 | +31.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5483.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2433.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +206.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +950% |
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 EVitamin E | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +254% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1504.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7961.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6244.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5217.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2764.1% |
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:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1944.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +286% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2060% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +331.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.6% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2428.6% |
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:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +255.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +169.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +286.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 6.288mg | 518% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 5.986mg | 444% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 34.06mg | 418% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 3.87mg | 293% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 29.62mg | 182% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 7.6mg | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 38.5mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 795mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.79mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 86.85g | 22% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 378kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 709µg | 814µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.226mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 6.3µg | 10% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 6.06g | 9% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 77mg | 4% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.354g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.137mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 1.08g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.204g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.162mg | 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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.242g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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