Sweet potato vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between sweet potato and egg whites
- Sweet potato has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B5, fiber, manganese, iron, and vitamin B1, while egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 284% higher.
- Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, while the glycemic index of sweet potato is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Egg, white, raw, fresh.
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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 | +127.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +328.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +662.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +556.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +213.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2245.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3233.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +430.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4080% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1018.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +619.7% |
| 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:
10.9 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
87.57 g
Other:
0.63 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2656.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +594.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +240% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
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:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0.34 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3500% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +182.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +900% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 0µg | 79% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 20µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.439mg | 29% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 10.9g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.005mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.023mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 0g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.011mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 0.73g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.004mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 163mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 166mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 1.1mg | 2% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 52kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 0.07g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.661mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)