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Sweet potato vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sweet potato and cheese?

  • Sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, while cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 259% higher.
  • Sweet potato is lower in sodium.
  • Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than cheese (0).

We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +343.4%
Contains more IronIron +335.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +403.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +855.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1113.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +868.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4650%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Cheese
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +844.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +601.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +551.1%
Contains more WaterWater +108.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1356.7%
Contains more FatsFats +66520%
Contains more OtherOther +278.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +924500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10050%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 15% 6% 4%
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
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +269.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.018g 18.867g 86%
Calcium 30mg 710mg 68%
Phosphorus 47mg 455mg 58%
Fats 0.05g 33.31g 51%
Selenium 0.6µg 28.5µg 51%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Protein 1.57g 22.87g 43%
Vitamin A 709µg 330µg 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Zinc 0.3mg 3.64mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.428mg 28%
Sodium 55mg 653mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 9.246g 23%
Calories 86kcal 404kcal 16%
Copper 0.151mg 0.03mg 13%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.066mg 11%
Manganese 0.258mg 0.027mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 1.421g 9%
Potassium 337mg 76mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.41mg 8%
Iron 0.61mg 0.14mg 6%
Carbs 20.12g 3.09g 6%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.029mg 4%
Folate 11µg 27µg 4%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.71mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 0.059mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.4µg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 0g 1%
Choline 12.3mg 16.5mg 1%
Net carbs 17.12g 3.09g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 4.18g 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.055mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.092mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.066mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Sweet potato
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.849g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.