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Sweet potato vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sweet potato and waffle

  • Sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, yet waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 279% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Waffles, plain, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more IronIron +278.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7600%
~equal in Manganese ~0.265mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Waffle
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +990.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +468.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +84%
Contains more ProteinProtein +403.2%
Contains more FatsFats +28100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.5%
Contains more OtherOther +216.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +352000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48364.3%

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 Waffle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 0.6µg 46.2µg 83%
Vitamin A 709µg 65µg 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 6.785g 45%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Calcium 30mg 255mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.347mg 22%
Fats 0.05g 14.1g 22%
Iron 0.61mg 2.31mg 21%
Phosphorus 47mg 190mg 20%
Sodium 55mg 511mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.263mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.018g 2.866g 13%
Protein 1.57g 7.9g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.056mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Calories 86kcal 291kcal 10%
Copper 0.151mg 0.062mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 3.521g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 2.073mg 9%
Folate 11µg 46µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.485mg 6%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Potassium 337mg 159mg 5%
Carbs 20.12g 32.9g 4%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.68mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Magnesium 25mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 17.12g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 4.18g N/A
Manganese 0.258mg 0.265mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.092mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.066mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Waffle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Sweet potato
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.848g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.