Sweet potato vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Sweet potato and Mashed potato?
- Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, while Mashed potato is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 74% higher.
- Mashed potato has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Sweet potato. Sweet potato has 0.078mg of Vitamin B1, while Mashed potato has 0.015mg.
- Sweet potato is lower in Sodium.
We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Fast foods, potato, mashed 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.
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+96.8%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Potassium
+17.8%
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Sodium
-82%
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Zinc
+36.4%
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Copper
+331.4%
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Manganese
+163.3%
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Phosphorus
+25.5%
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Selenium
+33.3%
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+96.8%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Potassium
+17.8%
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Sodium
-82%
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Zinc
+36.4%
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Copper
+331.4%
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Manganese
+163.3%
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Phosphorus
+25.5%
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Selenium
+33.3%
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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Vitamin A
+7568.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+420%
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Vitamin B2
+306.7%
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Vitamin B6
+74.2%
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Folate
+22.2%
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Vitamin E
+61.5%
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Vitamin B3
+93.9%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+227.8%
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Vitamin A
+7568.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+420%
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Vitamin B2
+306.7%
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Vitamin B6
+74.2%
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Folate
+22.2%
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Vitamin E
+61.5%
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Vitamin B3
+93.9%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+227.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+37.3%
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Fats
+5540%
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Other
+28.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.65
Equal in Water - 79.62
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
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Carbs
+37.3%
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Fats
+5540%
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Other
+28.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.65
Equal in Water - 79.62
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-96.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+71900%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+9485.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.014 g
Saturated Fat:
0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.342 g
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Saturated Fat
-96.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+71900%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+9485.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+2420%
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Glucose
+380%
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Fructose
+250%
Equal in Starch - 12.1
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:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+2420%
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Glucose
+380%
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Fructose
+250%
Equal in Starch - 12.1
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 17.12g | 13.35g |
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| Protein | 1.57g | 1.65g |
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| Fats | 0.05g | 2.82g |
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| Carbs | 20.12g | 14.65g |
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| Calories | 86kcal | 89kcal |
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| Starch | 12.65g | 12.1g |
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| Fructose | 0.7g | 0.2g |
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| Sugar | 4.18g | 0.5g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0.61mg | 0.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 47mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 337mg | 286mg |
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| Sodium | 55mg | 306mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.22mg |
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| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.035mg |
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| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.098mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 14187IU | 185IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 709µg | 43µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 1.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.12mg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 5.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.092mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg |
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| Valine | 0.086mg |
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| Histidine | 0.031mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.105g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.577g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0.72g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 1.342g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g |
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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
85%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato 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 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.