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Sweet potato vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sweet potato and Groat

  • Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Groat is higher in Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Groat covers your daily Copper needs 105% more than Sweet potato.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Buckwheat.

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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 Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +260.7%
Contains more Magnesium +824%
Contains more Phosphorus +638.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +628.5%
Contains more Manganese +403.9%
Contains more Selenium +1283.3%
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 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +260.7%
Contains more Magnesium +824%
Contains more Phosphorus +638.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +628.5%
Contains more Manganese +403.9%
Contains more Selenium +1283.3%

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.
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Groat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +596.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.1%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.21
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +596.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.1%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +692.6%
Contains more Protein +743.9%
Contains more Fats +6700%
Contains more Carbs +255.4%
Contains more Other +114.3%
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Water +692.6%
Contains more Protein +743.9%
Contains more Fats +6700%
Contains more Carbs +255.4%
Contains more Other +114.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7321.4%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7321.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Groat Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 61.5g Groat
Protein 1.57g 13.25g Groat
Fats 0.05g 3.4g Groat
Carbs 20.12g 71.5g Groat
Calories 86kcal 343kcal Groat
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g Groat
Fiber 3g 10g Groat
Calcium 30mg 18mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.61mg 2.2mg Groat
Magnesium 25mg 231mg Groat
Phosphorus 47mg 347mg Groat
Potassium 337mg 460mg Groat
Sodium 55mg 1mg Groat
Zinc 0.3mg 2.4mg Groat
Copper 0.151mg 1.1mg Groat
Manganese 0.258mg 1.3mg Groat
Selenium 0.6µg 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin A 14187IU 0IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 0µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.101mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.21mg Groat
Folate 11µg 30µg Groat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.083mg 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.092mg 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.066mg 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.029mg 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.086mg 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.031mg 0.309mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.741g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 1.04g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 1.039g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Groat
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
33%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.723g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.