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Sweet potato vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sweet potato and Borage

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, while Borage has more Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 83% higher.
  • Borage contains 22 times less Vitamin B5 than Sweet potato. Sweet potato contains 0.884mg of Vitamin B5, while Borage contains 0.041mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Borage, raw.

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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 less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +42.4%
Contains more Calcium +144.7%
Contains more Iron +378.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.6%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Phosphorus - 53
Equal in Potassium - 470
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +42.4%
Contains more Calcium +144.7%
Contains more Iron +378.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.6%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Phosphorus - 53
Equal in Potassium - 470

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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Borage
Contains more Vitamin A +357.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2056.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +357.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2056.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +576.8%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Equal in Other - 1.44
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +576.8%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Equal in Other - 1.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Borage Opinion
Net carbs 17.41g 3.06g Sweet potato
Protein 2.01g 1.8g Sweet potato
Fats 0.15g 0.7g Borage
Carbs 20.71g 3.06g Sweet potato
Calories 90kcal 21kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Borage
Fiber 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 38mg 93mg Borage
Iron 0.69mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 27mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 54mg 53mg Sweet potato
Potassium 475mg 470mg Sweet potato
Sodium 36mg 80mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.32mg 0.2mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.161mg 0.13mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg 0.349mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Borage
Vitamin A 19218IU 4200IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg 210µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 19.6mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.06mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 0.9mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.884mg 0.041mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.084mg Sweet potato
Folate 6µg 13µg Borage
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.17g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.109g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Borage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
120%
Sweet potato
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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/168483/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.