Sweet potato vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sweet potato and noodles?
- Sweet potato is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and potassium, yet noodles is higher in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 283% more.
- Sweet potato has 9 times more potassium than noodles. While sweet potato has 337mg of potassium, noodles has only 38mg.
- The glycemic index of noodles is lower.
We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked types 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 | +19% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +786.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3883.3% |
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 | +11716.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +204.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +354.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +270.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +272.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +663.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.9% |
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:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4040% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25% |
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
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3842.9% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.3 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6200% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1271.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 6µg | 78% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 23.9µg | 42% |
| Folate | 11µg | 84µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.289mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.046mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.263mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 1.47mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 2.077mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 38mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.2g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 4.54g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.098mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.136mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.552g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 138kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 2.07g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 25.16g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.419g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 25.7mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.315mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.581g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.121mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.401g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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