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Sweet potato vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sweet potatoes and endive

  • Sweet potatoes have more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B3, while endive has more vitamin K and folate.
  • Sweet potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 341% higher.
  • Endive contains 14 times less vitamin B6 than sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes contain 0.286mg of vitamin B6, while endive contains 0.02mg.
  • Endive has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of endive is 45, 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 Endive, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 11% 42% 26% 54% 8.7% 23% 4.7% 65% 1.1%
Endive
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 16% 28% 31% 33% 22% 12% 2.9% 55% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.8%
Contains more IronIron +20.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.9%
~equal in Selenium ~0.2µg

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 65% 320% 14% 0% 27% 24% 28% 53% 66% 0% 5.8% 4.5% 7.1%
Endive
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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 22% 36% 8.8% 0% 20% 17% 7.5% 54% 4.6% 0% 578% 107% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +789.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1330%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9943.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2266.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Endive
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3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +518.2%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +23.8%
~equal in Other ~1.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Endive
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35% 3% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.048g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.087g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Endive DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.3µg 231µg 191%
Vitamin A 961µg 108µg 95%
Folate 6µg 142µg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.02mg 20%
Vitamin C 19.6mg 6.5mg 15%
Copper 0.161mg 0.099mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 0.4mg 7%
Carbs 20.71g 3.35g 6%
Potassium 475mg 314mg 5%
Phosphorus 54mg 28mg 4%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.79mg 4%
Calories 90kcal 17kcal 4%
Starch 7.05g 3%
Magnesium 27mg 15mg 3%
Manganese 0.497mg 0.42mg 3%
Protein 2.01g 1.25g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.075mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.44mg 2%
Iron 0.69mg 0.83mg 2%
Sodium 36mg 22mg 1%
Choline 13.1mg 16.8mg 1%
Calcium 38mg 52mg 1%
Fructose 0.5g 1%
Fiber 3.3g 3.1g 1%
Fats 0.15g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 17.41g 0.25g N/A
Sugar 6.48g 0.25g N/A
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.884mg 0.9mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.052g 0.048g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.004g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.087g 0%
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.07mg 0.072mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0.063mg 0%
Methionine 0.037mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.053mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.039mg 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Endive
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Sweet potato
66%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.