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.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet potato is 70, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +524.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +210.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2666.7% |
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 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +370.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +374.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +640.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +790.9% |
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:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +363.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1800% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +148.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.8% |
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
0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.391 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2692.9% |
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:
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 SucroseSucrose | +1045.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +540% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +240.1% |
| 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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 79% | |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 3.81mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 16.6µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.37mg | 24% |
| Folate | 11µg | 98µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 4.125mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 482mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 146mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.17mg | 13% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 43.02g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.06mg | 11% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 7.28g | 11% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 49.94g | 10% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 237kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.102mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.114mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.391g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 3g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.296g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.278g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins