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Sweet potato vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sweet potato and Danish pastry

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Danish pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 75% more.
  • Sweet potato has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Danish pastry. Sweet potato has 0.209mg of Vitamin B6, while Danish pastry has 0.04mg.
  • Sweet potato is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +243.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +195.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.8%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Selenium +3050%
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 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +243.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +195.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.8%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Selenium +3050%

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 +10983.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259.1%
Contains more Folate +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +283.3%
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 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +10983.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259.1%
Contains more Folate +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +283.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +146.1%
Contains more Protein +409.6%
Contains more Fats +43700%
Contains more Carbs +84.9%
Contains more Other +53.1%
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +146.1%
Contains more Protein +409.6%
Contains more Fats +43700%
Contains more Carbs +84.9%
Contains more Other +53.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1131200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18292.9%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1131200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18292.9%

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 Danish pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 1.57g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 0.05g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 20.12g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 86kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 6.95g Sweet potato
Fiber 3g 1g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 0.61mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 25mg 15mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 337mg 98mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 417mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.151mg 0.089mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 0.6µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 14187IU 128IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 35µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0.1mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.304mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 1.8µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.083mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.092mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.066mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.029mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.086mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.031mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 6.794g Sweet potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Danish pastry
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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.776g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.