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Sweet potato vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet potato and Tortilla

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Tortilla is richer in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Iron needs 40% more than Sweet potato.
  • Tortilla has 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Sweet potato. Sweet potato has 0.8mg of Vitamin B5, while Tortilla has 0.17mg.
  • Sweet potato contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +221%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Copper +48%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +524.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.6%
Contains more Selenium +2666.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.32
Equal in Manganese - 0.268
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +221%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Copper +48%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +524.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.6%
Contains more Selenium +2666.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.32
Equal in Manganese - 0.268

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 E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640.6%
Contains more Folate +790.9%
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% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640.6%
Contains more Folate +790.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +93.4%
Contains more Protein +363.7%
Contains more Fats +1800%
Contains more Carbs +148.2%
Contains more Other +90.8%
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Water +93.4%
Contains more Protein +363.7%
Contains more Fats +1800%
Contains more Carbs +148.2%
Contains more Other +90.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2692.9%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2692.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1045.5%
Contains more Glucose +540%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +240.1%
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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1045.5%
Contains more Glucose +540%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +240.1%
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 Tortilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 1.57g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 0.05g 0.95g Tortilla
Carbs 20.12g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 86kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Starch 12.65g 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0.7g 0g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 3g 2.4g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 0.61mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 337mg 105mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 482mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.32mg Tortilla
Copper 0.151mg 0.102mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 0.6µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.19mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.17mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.06mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.4µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.083mg 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.092mg 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.066mg 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.029mg 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.086mg 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.031mg 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.296g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0.185g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.391g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.278g)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.