Sweet potato vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Sweet potato and Currant
- Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, while Currant has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Fiber.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 79% higher.
- Currant contains 13 times less Vitamin B5 than Sweet potato. Sweet potato contains 0.8mg of Vitamin B5, while Currant contains 0.064mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Sweet potato is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Currants, red and white, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33678.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +457% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1608.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +511.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.8 g
Water:
83.95 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
~equal in
Water
~83.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +528.6% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.017g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.61 g
Glucose:
3.22 g
Fructose:
3.53 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +313.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +235.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +404.3% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 86kcal | 56kcal |
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| Protein | 1.57g | 1.4g |
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| Fats | 0.05g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 41mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.12g | 9.5g |
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| Carbs | 20.12g | 13.8g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 337mg | 275mg |
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| Iron | 0.61mg | 1mg |
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| Sugar | 4.18g | 7.37g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 4.3g |
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| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.23mg |
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| Starch | 12.65g |
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| Phosphorus | 47mg | 44mg |
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| Sodium | 55mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 14187IU | 42IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 709µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.186mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 11µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 12.3mg | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0.028g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.088g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.092mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg |
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| Valine | 0.086mg |
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| Histidine | 0.031mg |
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| Fructose | 0.7g | 3.53g |
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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
79%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)