Sweet potato vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Sweet potato and Butterbur
- Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Sweet potato is 106% higher.
- Sweet potato contains 28 times more Vitamin B5 than Butterbur. Sweet potato contains 0.884mg of Vitamin B5, while Butterbur contains 0.032mg.
Food types used in this article are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Butterbur, (fuki), 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.
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Iron
+590%
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Magnesium
+92.9%
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Phosphorus
+350%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+56.3%
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Manganese
+81.4%
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Calcium
+171.1%
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Potassium
+37.9%
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Sodium
-80.6%
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Selenium
+350%
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Iron
+590%
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Magnesium
+92.9%
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Phosphorus
+350%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+56.3%
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Manganese
+81.4%
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Calcium
+171.1%
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Potassium
+37.9%
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Sodium
-80.6%
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Selenium
+350%
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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Vitamin A
+38336%
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Vitamin B1
+435%
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Vitamin B2
+430%
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Vitamin B3
+643.5%
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Vitamin B5
+2662.5%
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Vitamin B6
+197.9%
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Vitamin C
+60.7%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin A
+38336%
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Vitamin B1
+435%
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Vitamin B2
+430%
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Vitamin B3
+643.5%
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Vitamin B5
+2662.5%
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Vitamin B6
+197.9%
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Vitamin C
+60.7%
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Folate
+66.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+415.4%
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Fats
+275%
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Carbs
+473.7%
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Water
+24.7%
Equal in Other - 1.46
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
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1.35 g
Protein:
0.39 g
Fats:
0.04 g
Carbs:
3.61 g
Water:
94.5 g
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1.46 g
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Protein
+415.4%
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Fats
+275%
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Carbs
+473.7%
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Water
+24.7%
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 17.41g | 3.61g |
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| Protein | 2.01g | 0.39g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.04g |
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| Carbs | 20.71g | 3.61g |
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| Calories | 90kcal | 14kcal |
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| Starch | 7.05g |
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| Fructose | 0.5g |
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| Sugar | 6.48g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g |
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| Calcium | 38mg | 103mg |
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| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 475mg | 655mg |
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| Sodium | 36mg | 7mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.16mg |
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| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.103mg |
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| Manganese | 0.497mg | 0.274mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 19218IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 961µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 31.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.487mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.096mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.07mg |
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| Leucine | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.037mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)