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Sweet potato vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sweet potato and Chocolate brownie

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, while Chocolate brownie has more Copper, Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 59% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sweet potato is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 Potassium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +201.6%
Contains more Magnesium +112%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.9%
Contains more Zinc +223.3%
Contains more Copper +157%
Contains more Manganese +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +1816.7%
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 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Potassium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +201.6%
Contains more Magnesium +112%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.9%
Contains more Zinc +223.3%
Contains more Copper +157%
Contains more Manganese +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +1816.7%

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 +1615.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.3%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1615.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.3%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +513.3%
Contains more Protein +294.9%
Contains more Fats +58100%
Contains more Carbs +149.5%
Contains more Other +93.9%
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Water +513.3%
Contains more Protein +294.9%
Contains more Fats +58100%
Contains more Carbs +149.5%
Contains more Other +93.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1083800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67128.6%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1083800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67128.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 1.57g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 0.05g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 20.12g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Calories 86kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 3g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 0.61mg 1.84mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 25mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 47mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 337mg 176mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 343mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.151mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.258mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 0.6µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 14187IU 827IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 176µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0.3mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.141mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 0.982mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.328mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.094mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 29µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 1.8µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.083mg 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.092mg 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.066mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.029mg 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.086mg 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.031mg 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 7.319g Sweet potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Chocolate brownie
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
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.301g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.