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Sweet potato vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sweet potato and Pizza?

  • Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Pizza is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 71% higher.
  • Sweet potato is lower in Sodium.

We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Contains more Potassium +95.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Calcium +526.7%
Contains more Iron +306.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +359.6%
Contains more Zinc +346.7%
Contains more Manganese +39.5%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Potassium +95.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Calcium +526.7%
Contains more Iron +306.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +359.6%
Contains more Zinc +346.7%
Contains more Manganese +39.5%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin A +3862.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +586.7%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +272.2%
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +3862.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +586.7%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +272.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +79%
Contains more Protein +625.5%
Contains more Fats +19280%
Contains more Carbs +65.7%
Contains more Other +146.9%
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +79%
Contains more Protein +625.5%
Contains more Fats +19280%
Contains more Carbs +65.7%
Contains more Other +146.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11907.1%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11907.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1160%
Contains more Glucose +23.1%
Contains more Starch +113%
Contains more Fructose +42.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
75% 15% 6% 4%
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
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Sucrose +1160%
Contains more Glucose +23.1%
Contains more Starch +113%
Contains more Fructose +42.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 1.57g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 0.05g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 20.12g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 86kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 12.65g 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 0.7g 1g Pizza
Sugar 4.18g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 3g 2.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 0.61mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 337mg 172mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 598mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.151mg 0.105mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 0.6µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 14187IU 358IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 69µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 2.4mg 1.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.08mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 1.8µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 0.092mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.066mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.029mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.086mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.031mg 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Sweet potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.241g Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 4.465g Sweet potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.447g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
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
  2. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.