Sweet potato vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sweet potato and fudge?
- Sweet potato is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, and fiber, yet fudge is higher in copper, iron, zinc, and manganese.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 281% more.
- Sweet potato has 17 times more vitamin B6 than fudge. While sweet potato has 0.209mg of vitamin B6, fudge has only 0.012mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in sweet potato is lower.
- The glycemic index of fudge is lower.
We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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 PotassiumPotassium | +151.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +270% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +316.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1511.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +216.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1641.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.3% |
| 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:
2.39 g
Fats:
10.41 g
Carbs:
76.44 g
Water:
9.81 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +687.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20720% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +279.9% |
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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
6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.373 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +294200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2564.3% |
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 Sodium |
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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 | 44µg | 74% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 6.448g | 29% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.329mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 76.44g | 19% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 411kcal | 16% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 10.41g | 16% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 1.77mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.012mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.14mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 2.943g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.11mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.422mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 134mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.026mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.5µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.373g | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.176mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 2.39g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 74.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 73.12g | N/A |
| Sodium | 55mg | 45mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.165g | N/A |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals