Sweet potato vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sweet potato and kit Kat?
- Sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, and fiber, while kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, selenium, and copper.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 282% higher.
- Kit Kat has 10 times less vitamin B6 than sweet potato. Sweet potato has 0.209mg of vitamin B6, while kit Kat has 0.02mg.
- Sweet potato is lower in saturated fat.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than kit Kat (50).
We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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 PotassiumPotassium | +45.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +158% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +48% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +316.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
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 | +2854.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +945% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +188.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +152% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 17.953g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 709µg | 24µg | 76% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 25.99g | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 518kcal | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 5.844g | 15% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 64.59g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.02mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 135mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.21mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 125mg | 10% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 6.51g | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 1g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.895g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 5.2µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.117mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 10.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Sodium | 55mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.099g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | N/A |
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:
6.51 g
Fats:
25.99 g
Carbs:
64.59 g
Water:
1.63 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +4641.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +314.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51880% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +221% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.6% |
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
17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.895 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +584300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6292.9% |
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:
10.6 g
Sucrose:
40.04 g
Glucose:
0.16 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
8.21 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +19.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +500% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +250% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1488.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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