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Sweet potato vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet potato and Toffee

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, and Iron in Sweet potato is higher than in Toffee.
  • Toffee covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 103% more than Sweet potato.
  • Sweet potato contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
8
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2
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Iron +1933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +560.8%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +4933.3%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Sweet potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Toffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Iron +1933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +560.8%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +4933.3%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
8
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4
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Vitamin A +1131.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1820.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +497%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2222.2%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.6%
Sweet potato
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%
Toffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1131.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1820.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +497%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2222.2%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
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Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Contains more Water +13950.9%
Contains more Fats +65400%
Contains more Carbs +221.7%
Equal in Other - 0.91
Sweet potato
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Toffee
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Contains more Water +13950.9%
Contains more Fats +65400%
Contains more Carbs +221.7%
Equal in Other - 0.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
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Toffee
Toffee
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +896300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8628.6%
Sweet potato
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Toffee
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +896300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8628.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 64.72g Toffee
Protein 1.57g 1.07g Sweet potato
Fats 0.05g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 20.12g 64.72g Toffee
Calories 86kcal 560kcal Toffee
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 63.47g Sweet potato
Fiber 3g 0g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 34mg Toffee
Iron 0.61mg 0.03mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 25mg 4mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 32mg Sweet potato
Potassium 337mg 51mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 135mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.12mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.151mg 0.003mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.002mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Toffee
Vitamin A 14187IU 1152IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 319µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0.2mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.008mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.068mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 0.029mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.134mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.009mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 2µg Sweet potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.8µg Toffee
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
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Sweet potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.674g Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 20.565g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.547g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.