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Sweet potato vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sweet potato and patty

  • Sweet potato is richer in vitamin A and fiber, yet patty is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 284% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains less saturated fat.
  • Patty has a lower glycemic index than sweet potato.

Food types used in this article are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Patty
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1417.6%
Contains more IronIron +216.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1273.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2366.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Patty
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +590.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.214mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Patty
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15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +831.8%
Contains more FatsFats +31280%
Contains more OtherOther +406.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Patty
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +686000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4492.9%

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 Patty
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Patty DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.05µg 85%
Vitamin A 709µg 0µg 79%
Zinc 0.3mg 4.12mg 35%
Saturated fat 0.018g 6.333g 29%
Protein 1.57g 14.63g 26%
Selenium 0.6µg 14.8µg 26%
Fats 0.05g 15.69g 24%
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 3.846mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Iron 0.61mg 1.93mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 6.861g 17%
Phosphorus 47mg 145mg 14%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Manganese 0.258mg 0.017mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.309mg 10%
Copper 0.151mg 0.073mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.16mg 8%
Carbs 20.12g 0g 7%
Calories 86kcal 204kcal 6%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.643g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.043mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 7mg 2%
Potassium 337mg 269mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 74mg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Folate 11µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 17.12g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.18g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.214mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Patty
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Sweet potato
34%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.315g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Patty
Patty is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.

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.