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Sweet potato vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sweet potato and Sugar substitute?

  • Sweet potato is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 85% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 22 times less Copper than Sweet potato. Sweet potato has 0.151mg of Copper, while Sugar substitute has 0.007mg.
  • Sweet potato is lower in Sodium.

We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 Iron +281.3%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +487.5%
Contains more Potassium +764.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +2057.1%
Contains more Manganese +1072.7%
Contains more Calcium +2830%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +281.3%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +487.5%
Contains more Potassium +764.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +2057.1%
Contains more Manganese +1072.7%
Contains more Calcium +2830%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1293.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1293.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +745.5%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +321.3%
Contains more Other +311.2%
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +745.5%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +321.3%
Contains more Other +311.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +259.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +13.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +259.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +13.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 1.57g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.05g 0g Sweet potato
Carbs 20.12g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 86kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 12.65g 3.52g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g 0g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 3g 0.6g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.61mg 0.16mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 25mg 6mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 8mg Sweet potato
Potassium 337mg 39mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 572mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.151mg 0.007mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.022mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.015mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.015mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.557mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.08mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.015mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 1.8µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g Sweet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.