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.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than sugar substitute (40).
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +316.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +764.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2057.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +487.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1072.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1293.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +745.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +321.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +311.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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:
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 StarchStarch | +259.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +13.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 30mg | 879mg | 85% |
| Vitamin A | 709µg | 79% | |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 84.77g | 22% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 572mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.007mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.015mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.08mg | 14% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 347kcal | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.022mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 0.6g | 10% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 39mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 3.52g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.57g | 2.06g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 4.03g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 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?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.2)