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Sweet potato vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sweet potato and Chowder

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber, however, Chowder has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 72% more.
  • Sweet potato has 3 times more Fiber than Chowder. Sweet potato has 3g of Fiber, while Chowder has 0.9g.
  • Sweet potato is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand.

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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 Sodium -81.6%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%

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 +1133.7%
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 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1133.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +168.3%
Contains more Protein +97.5%
Contains more Fats +12500%
Equal in Water - 82.1
Equal in Other - 1
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +168.3%
Contains more Protein +97.5%
Contains more Fats +12500%
Equal in Water - 82.1
Equal in Other - 1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13471.4%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13471.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Chowder Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 6.6g Sweet potato
Protein 1.57g 3.1g Chowder
Fats 0.05g 6.3g Chowder
Carbs 20.12g 7.5g Sweet potato
Calories 86kcal 99kcal Chowder
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g Chowder
Fiber 3g 0.9g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.61mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 25mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg Sweet potato
Potassium 337mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 299mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.151mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 14187IU 1150IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 58µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.061mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.557mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 1.8µg Sweet potato
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 11mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 1.75g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 1.27g Chowder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 1.9g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Chowder
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
6%
Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
4%
Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.732g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder
Chowder is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.