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Sweet potato vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sweet potato and cheeseburgers?

  • Sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, while cheeseburgers are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 279% higher.
  • Sweet potato is lower in sodium.

We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +296.7%
Contains more IronIron +344.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +730%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3166.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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%
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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1318%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +495.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +836.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +536.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +135%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.228mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +100.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +951.6%
Contains more FatsFats +29340%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.3%
Contains more OtherOther +115.3%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +541200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11742.9%

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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +57.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +83.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +177.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin A 709µg 50µg 73%
Selenium 0.6µg 19.6µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Protein 1.57g 16.51g 30%
Saturated fat 0.018g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 5.217mg 29%
Iron 0.61mg 2.71mg 26%
Fats 0.05g 14.72g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.363mg 23%
Sodium 55mg 515mg 20%
Zinc 0.3mg 2.49mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.293mg 18%
Phosphorus 47mg 161mg 16%
Folate 11µg 70µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 5.413g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Calories 86kcal 308kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 1.658g 11%
Calcium 30mg 119mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.545mg 5%
Copper 0.151mg 0.111mg 4%
Fiber 3g 2g 4%
Potassium 337mg 196mg 4%
Choline 12.3mg 28.9mg 3%
Manganese 0.258mg 0.316mg 3%
Starch 12.65g 19.87g 3%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 20.12g 28.03g 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.52mg 2%
Fructose 0.7g 1.94g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.2µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.228mg 1%
Net carbs 17.12g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 4.18g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.092mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.066mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.