Sweet potato vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sweet potato and curry powder
- Sweet potato has more vitamin A; however, curry powder has more manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, selenium, magnesium, and calcium.
- Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 350% more.
- Sweet potato has 747 times more vitamin A than curry powder. Sweet potato has 14187IU of vitamin A, while curry powder has 19IU.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index than curry powder.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Spices, curry powder.
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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 | +920% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +247.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3031.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +694.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1466.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +680.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3117.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6616.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +70800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +99% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9607.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +227.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +485.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5444.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +409.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +422% |
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:
14.29 g
Fats:
14.01 g
Carbs:
55.83 g
Water:
8.8 g
Other:
7.07 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +778.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +810.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27920% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +177.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +621.4% |
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
1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.056 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +878100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21728.6% |
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:
0.62 g
Glucose:
1.14 g
Fructose:
0.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.21 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +306.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +18.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +12.9% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.258mg | 8.3mg | 350% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 19.1mg | 231% |
| Fiber | 3g | 53.2g | 201% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 25.24mg | 167% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 1.2mg | 117% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 99.8µg | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 709µg | 1µg | 79% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 40.3µg | 72% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 255mg | 55% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 525mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 367mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 4.7mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 1170mg | 25% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 14.29g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 8.782g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 14.01g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 3.056g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 3.26mg | 17% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 325kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 55.83g | 12% |
| Folate | 11µg | 56µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 64.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.176mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.105mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 1.648g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 1.07mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Sodium | 55mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 0.79g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.255g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
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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
31%
83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
315%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)