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Sweet potato vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet potato and Edamame

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Edamame is richer in Folate, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin K, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 105% more than Edamame.
  • Edamame has 3 times less Vitamin C than Sweet potato. Sweet potato has 19.6mg of Vitamin C, while Edamame has 6.1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Edamame, frozen, prepared.

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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 Calcium +65.8%
Contains more Iron +229%
Contains more Magnesium +137%
Contains more Phosphorus +213%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +328.1%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +106%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Potassium - 436
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 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Contains more Calcium +65.8%
Contains more Iron +229%
Contains more Magnesium +137%
Contains more Phosphorus +213%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +328.1%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +106%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Potassium - 436

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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Contains more Vitamin A +6349%
Contains more Vitamin C +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +5083.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1060.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.68
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 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Contains more Vitamin A +6349%
Contains more Vitamin C +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +5083.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1060.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +132.4%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Contains more Protein +492.5%
Contains more Fats +3366.7%
Equal in Water - 72.77
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Carbs +132.4%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Contains more Protein +492.5%
Contains more Fats +3366.7%
Equal in Water - 72.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2243.5%
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2243.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +366.9%
Contains more Sucrose +103.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +316.7%
Contains more Maltose +228.4%
52% 17% 4% 4% 23%
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
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +366.9%
Contains more Sucrose +103.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +316.7%
Contains more Maltose +228.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Edamame Opinion
Net carbs 17.41g 3.71g Sweet potato
Protein 2.01g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 0.15g 5.2g Edamame
Carbs 20.71g 8.91g Sweet potato
Calories 90kcal 121kcal Edamame
Starch 7.05g 1.51g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g 0.12g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g 2.18g Edamame
Fiber 3.3g 5.2g Edamame
Calcium 38mg 63mg Edamame
Iron 0.69mg 2.27mg Edamame
Magnesium 27mg 64mg Edamame
Phosphorus 54mg 169mg Edamame
Potassium 475mg 436mg Sweet potato
Sodium 36mg 6mg Edamame
Zinc 0.32mg 1.37mg Edamame
Copper 0.161mg 0.345mg Edamame
Manganese 0.497mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0.2µg 0.8µg Edamame
Vitamin A 19218IU 298IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg 15µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.68mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 19.6mg 6.1mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.155mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 0.915mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.884mg 0.395mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.1mg Sweet potato
Folate 6µg 311µg Edamame
Vitamin K 2.3µg 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.107mg 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.07mg 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.118mg 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.084mg 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.037mg 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.11mg 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.039mg 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.62g Sweet potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 2.156g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Edamame
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
42%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.568g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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/168483/nutrients
  2. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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