Sweet potato vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sweet potato and custard?
- Sweet potato is higher in vitamin A, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, and manganese, yet custard is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 280% more.
- The glycemic index of custard is lower.
We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk types in this article.
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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 | +56.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +403.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3585.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +363.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1263.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +322% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
3.99 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
17.6 g
Water:
73.45 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7900% |
~equal in
Water
~73.45g
~equal in
Other
~0.96g
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
2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.312 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2128.6% |
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 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
4.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 52µg | 73% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.52µg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.03mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.22mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 130mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 0g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.007mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.064mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 139mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 2.032g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 47IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 4g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Protein | 1.57g | 3.99g | 5% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 207mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 1.127g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.132mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.312g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.699mg | 2% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 122kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 0g | 1% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 84mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 17.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 17.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 4.82g | N/A |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 11.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.