Sweet potato vs. Succotash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sweet potato and succotash
- Sweet potato has more vitamin A, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6; however, succotash has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 278% more.
- Sweet potato has 6 times more vitamin B5 than succotash. Sweet potato has 0.8mg of vitamin B5, while succotash has 0.128mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Succotash, (corn and limas), 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4626.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +529.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +263.6% |
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:
5.03 g
Fats:
1.02 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
73.1 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1940% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~19.59g
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Water
~73.1g
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
0.19 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.489 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3392.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 15µg | 77% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.688mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 1.83mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 15.1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.128mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.208mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 113mg | 9% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 5.03g | 7% |
| Folate | 11µg | 40µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 1.587mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 48mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 3.8g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.489g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.19g | 1% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.05g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 369mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 19.59g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 15.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.198g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.16mg | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Succotash contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Succotash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Succotash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Succotash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.