Sweet potato vs. Celery — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between sweet potatoes and celery
- Sweet potatoes have more vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, while celery has more vitamin K and folate.
- Sweet potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 375% higher.
- Celery contains 6 times less vitamin C than sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes contain 19.6mg of vitamin C, while celery contains 3.1mg.
- Celery has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of celery is 32, while the glycemic index of sweet potatoes is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Celery, 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +245% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +360% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +382.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +532.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4268.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +409.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +364.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +259.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +286.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +114.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1173.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
0.69 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.97 g
Water:
95.43 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +597.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1500% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
7.05 g
Sucrose:
2.28 g
Glucose:
0.57 g
Fructose:
0.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0.37 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.48 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2750% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +42.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +35.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 961µg | 22µg | 104% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 29.3µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 3.1mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.497mg | 0.103mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.074mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.035mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 0.246mg | 13% |
| Folate | 6µg | 36µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.021mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.487mg | 0.32mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 1.6g | 7% |
| Carbs | 20.71g | 2.97g | 6% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 260mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 16kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 0g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.01g | 0.69g | 3% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 80mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 6.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.41g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Calcium | 38mg | 40mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.48g | 1.34g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.5g | 0.37g | 0% |
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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
47%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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?
Celery is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Celery is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celery is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)