Sweet potato vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet potato and meatball different?
- Sweet potato is higher in vitamin A; however, meatball is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, iron, folate, choline, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 284% higher.
- Sweet potato has less sodium.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index (0) than sweet potato (70).
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Meatballs, meatless are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +254.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +367.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +631.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +565.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +348.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +609.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +618.7% |
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:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1237.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17900% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +308.2% |
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
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +218700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33228.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 0µg | 79% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.938mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.706mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 344mg | 42% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 21g | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 4.666g | 31% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 550mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 2.16mg | 19% |
| Folate | 11µg | 78µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.8mg | 14% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 88.4mg | 14% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 9g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 2.5mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.213mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 1.73mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 1.425g | 6% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 197kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 4.6g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 2.188g | 5% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 180mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 8g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 30mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.8µg | 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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.407g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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