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Sweet potato vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sweet potato and Mozzarella

  • Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, yet Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 70% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains 6 times more Copper than Mozzarella. Sweet potato contains 0.151mg of Copper, while Mozzarella contains 0.027mg.
  • Sweet potato contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 Iron +144%
Contains more Potassium +254.7%
Contains more Copper +459.3%
Contains more Calcium +2336.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1014.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +943.3%
Contains more Selenium +2516.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +144%
Contains more Potassium +254.7%
Contains more Copper +459.3%
Contains more Calcium +2336.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1014.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +943.3%
Contains more Selenium +2516.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2644.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +457.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2644.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +457.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +549%
Contains more Water +54.9%
Contains more Protein +1651.6%
Contains more Fats +34100%
Contains more Other +144.9%
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Carbs +549%
Contains more Water +54.9%
Contains more Protein +1651.6%
Contains more Fats +34100%
Contains more Other +144.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3535.7%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3535.7%

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 Mozzarella
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 3.1g Sweet potato
Protein 1.57g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 0.05g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 20.12g 3.1g Sweet potato
Calories 86kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 3g 0g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.61mg 0.25mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 25mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 47mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 337mg 95mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.3mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.151mg 0.027mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 14187IU 517IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 137µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.15mg Sweet potato
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.02mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 0.12mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.08mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 9µg Sweet potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.8µg
Tryptophan 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg Sweet potato
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 10.867g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.509g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Mozzarella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
85%
Sweet potato
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.849g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.