Sweet potato vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Sweet potato and Potato pancake different?
- Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Sweet potato is 75% higher.
- Sweet potato has less Sodium.
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Potato pancakes 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.
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Sodium
-92.8%
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Iron
+173.8%
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Magnesium
+44%
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Phosphorus
+172.3%
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Potassium
+84.6%
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Zinc
+133.3%
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Copper
+19.2%
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Selenium
+1383.3%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Manganese - 0.26
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Sodium
-92.8%
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Iron
+173.8%
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Magnesium
+44%
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Phosphorus
+172.3%
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Potassium
+84.6%
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Zinc
+133.3%
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Copper
+19.2%
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Selenium
+1383.3%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Manganese - 0.26
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
+12454.9%
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Vitamin E
+13%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+1050%
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Vitamin B1
+102.6%
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Vitamin B2
+183.6%
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Vitamin B3
+200.2%
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Vitamin B6
+114.4%
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Folate
+272.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+50%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.757
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Vitamin A
+12454.9%
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Vitamin E
+13%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+1050%
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Vitamin B1
+102.6%
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Vitamin B2
+183.6%
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Vitamin B3
+200.2%
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Vitamin B6
+114.4%
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Folate
+272.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+50%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.757
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+61.8%
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Protein
+287.3%
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Fats
+29420%
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Carbs
+38.2%
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Other
+265.3%
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
6.08 g
Fats:
14.76 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
47.77 g
Other:
3.58 g
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Water
+61.8%
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Protein
+287.3%
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Fats
+29420%
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Carbs
+38.2%
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+265.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-99.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+372900%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+53585.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.014 g
Saturated Fat:
2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.516 g
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Saturated Fat
-99.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+372900%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+53585.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+546.2%
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Glucose
+26.3%
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Fructose
+25%
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Starch
+65.1%
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+∞%
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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:
20.88 g
Sucrose:
0.39 g
Glucose:
0.76 g
Fructose:
0.56 g
Lactose:
0.03 g
Maltose:
0.03 g
Galactose:
0.03 g
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Sucrose
+546.2%
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Glucose
+26.3%
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+25%
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+65.1%
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 17.12g | 24.51g |
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| Protein | 1.57g | 6.08g |
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| Fats | 0.05g | 14.76g |
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| Carbs | 20.12g | 27.81g |
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| Calories | 86kcal | 268kcal |
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| Starch | 12.65g | 20.88g |
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| Fructose | 0.7g | 0.56g |
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| Sugar | 4.18g | 1.79g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 3.3g |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 0.61mg | 1.67mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 47mg | 128mg |
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| Potassium | 337mg | 622mg |
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| Sodium | 55mg | 764mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.26mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 8.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 14187IU | 113IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 709µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 27.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 1.672mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.757mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.448mg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 41µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.29µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.24mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.28mg |
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| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.442mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.389mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.137mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.369mg |
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| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.141mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 95mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.018g | 2.496g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 3.73g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 7.516g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 709mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.478g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins