Sweet potato vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between sweet potato and chard raw
- Sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and fiber, yet chard raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chard raw is 690% higher.
- Sweet potato contains 5 times more vitamin B5 than chard raw. Sweet potato contains 0.8mg of vitamin B5, while chard raw contains 0.172mg.
- Sweet potato contains less sodium.
- Chard raw has a lower glycemic index than sweet potato.
Food types used in this article are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Chard, swiss, 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 less SodiumSodium | -74.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +224% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +195.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +365.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +626.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +46011.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.3% |
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:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.74 g
Water:
92.66 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +438% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.3% |
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
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.07 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 830µg | 690% |
| Vitamin A | 709µg | 306µg | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 30mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 1.8mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 81mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.172mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 1.89mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.099mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 213mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 3.74g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.366mg | 5% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 19kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.179mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 51mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 379mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 2.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 46mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.036mg | 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%
185%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard raw is relatively richer in minerals
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.