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Sweet potato vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sweet potato and Marble cake

  • Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, yet Marble cake is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Sweet potato is 79% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Marble cake. Sweet potato contains 0.209mg of Vitamin B6, while Marble cake contains 0.025mg.
  • Sweet potato contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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 +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +174%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Copper +11.9%
Contains more Manganese +85.6%
Contains more Calcium +153.3%
Contains more Iron +165.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +485.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
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 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +174%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Copper +11.9%
Contains more Manganese +85.6%
Contains more Calcium +153.3%
Contains more Iron +165.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +485.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +709250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +736%
Contains more Vitamin E +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.6%
Contains more Folate +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.6%
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +709250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +736%
Contains more Vitamin E +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.6%
Contains more Folate +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2392.9%
Contains more Protein +116.6%
Contains more Fats +23300%
Contains more Carbs +295.1%
Contains more Other +134.7%
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Water +2392.9%
Contains more Protein +116.6%
Contains more Fats +23300%
Contains more Carbs +295.1%
Contains more Other +134.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +474900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26892.9%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +474900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26892.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Marble cake Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 76.6g Marble cake
Protein 1.57g 3.4g Marble cake
Fats 0.05g 11.7g Marble cake
Carbs 20.12g 79.5g Marble cake
Calories 86kcal 416kcal Marble cake
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 35.71g Sweet potato
Fiber 3g 2.9g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 76mg Marble cake
Iron 0.61mg 1.62mg Marble cake
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 275mg Marble cake
Potassium 337mg 123mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 519mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.35mg Marble cake
Copper 0.151mg 0.135mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.139mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 2.6µg Marble cake
Vitamin A 14187IU 2IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 1µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.85mg Marble cake
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.181mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.13mg Marble cake
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 1.546mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.096mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.025mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 36µg Marble cake
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.8µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.049mg Marble cake
Threonine 0.083mg 0.105mg Marble cake
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.127mg Marble cake
Leucine 0.092mg 0.22mg Marble cake
Lysine 0.066mg 0.133mg Marble cake
Methionine 0.029mg 0.049mg Marble cake
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.158mg Marble cake
Valine 0.086mg 0.164mg Marble cake
Histidine 0.031mg 0.065mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 0.018g 2.45g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 4.75g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 3.779g Marble cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Marble cake
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
14%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.432g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Marble cake
Marble cake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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

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.