Sweet potato vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet potato and taco different?
- Sweet potato is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B6; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 281% higher.
- Sweet potato contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than taco. While sweet potato contains 0.209mg of vitamin B6, taco contains only 0.09mg.
- Sweet potato has less sodium.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index (39) than sweet potato (70).
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +196.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +483.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +278.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1433.3% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3445% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +160.2% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +464.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25300% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.2% |
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Carbs
~19.85g
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +441000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21628.6% |
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:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +530% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +380% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +133.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +16.8% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 20µg | 77% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 3.042g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 4.384g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 178mg | 19% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 12.7g | 19% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 9.2µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 55mg | 397mg | 15% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 8.86g | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.75mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 15.3µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.077mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 1.65mg | 7% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 226kcal | 7% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 1.19mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 89mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 3.9g | 4% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 209mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 14.78g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 19.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.467g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.366g)
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.