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Sweet potato vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sweet potato and caviar different?

  • Sweet potato is higher in vitamin A; however, caviar is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, choline, magnesium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caviar is 833% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains 16 times more vitamin A than caviar. While sweet potato contains 14187IU of vitamin A, caviar contains only 905IU.
  • Sweet potato has less sodium.
  • Caviar has a lower glycemic index (0) than sweet potato (70).

Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Caviar
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +416%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +816.7%
Contains more IronIron +1847.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +216.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +657.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10816.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Caviar
Caviar
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +626.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +916.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +354.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +3891.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Caviar
Caviar
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +403%
Contains more WaterWater +62.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1466.9%
Contains more FatsFats +35700%
Contains more OtherOther +512.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Caviar
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +463000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52792.9%

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 Caviar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 20µg 833%
Cholesterol 0mg 588mg 196%
Iron 0.61mg 11.88mg 141%
Selenium 0.6µg 65.5µg 118%
Choline 12.3mg 490.9mg 87%
Magnesium 25mg 300mg 65%
Sodium 55mg 1500mg 63%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 3.5mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 7.405g 49%
Vitamin A 709µg 271µg 49%
Protein 1.57g 24.6g 46%
Phosphorus 47mg 356mg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.62mg 43%
Fats 0.05g 17.9g 27%
Calcium 30mg 275mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.018g 4.06g 18%
Vitamin D 0IU 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 4.631g 12%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.89mg 11%
Folate 11µg 50µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.32mg 9%
Calories 86kcal 264kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.19mg 9%
Manganese 0.258mg 0.05mg 9%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.95mg 6%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Copper 0.151mg 0.11mg 5%
Potassium 337mg 181mg 5%
Carbs 20.12g 4g 5%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 0.12mg 3%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 17.12g 4g N/A
Sugar 4.18g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.055mg 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.092mg 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 0.066mg 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 1.071mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Caviar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Sweet potato
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $99.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.