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Sweet potato vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sweet potato and Feta?

  • Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Feta is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 75% higher.
  • Feta has 6 times less Vitamin A RAE than Sweet potato. Sweet potato has 709µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Feta has 125µg.
  • Sweet potato is lower in Sodium.

We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Cheese, feta types in this comparison.

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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 +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +443.5%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +371.9%
Contains more Manganese +821.4%
Contains more Calcium +1543.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +617%
Contains more Zinc +860%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Equal in Iron - 0.65
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 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +443.5%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +371.9%
Contains more Manganese +821.4%
Contains more Calcium +1543.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +617%
Contains more Zinc +860%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Equal in Iron - 0.65

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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Feta
Contains more Vitamin A +3261.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1283.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
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 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3261.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1283.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +391.9%
Contains more Water +39.9%
Contains more Protein +805.1%
Contains more Fats +42460%
Contains more Other +430.6%
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Carbs +391.9%
Contains more Water +39.9%
Contains more Protein +805.1%
Contains more Fats +42460%
Contains more Other +430.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +462200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4121.4%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +462200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4121.4%

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 Feta
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Feta Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 4.09g Sweet potato
Protein 1.57g 14.21g Feta
Fats 0.05g 21.28g Feta
Carbs 20.12g 4.09g Sweet potato
Calories 86kcal 264kcal Feta
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 4.09g Feta
Fiber 3g 0g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 493mg Feta
Iron 0.61mg 0.65mg Feta
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 337mg Feta
Potassium 337mg 62mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 917mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.151mg 0.032mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.028mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 14187IU 422IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 125µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.18mg Sweet potato
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 11µg 32µg Feta
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.8µg
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.083mg 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 0.092mg 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 0.066mg 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.029mg 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.675mg Feta
Valine 0.086mg 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.031mg 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 14.946g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 4.623g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.591g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Feta
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
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 862mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.928g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.