Sweet potato vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Sweet potato and Ginger
- Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, yet Ginger is richer in Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Sweet potato is 107% higher.
- Sweet potato contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Ginger. Sweet potato contains 0.884mg of Vitamin B5, while Ginger contains 0.203mg.
Food types used in this article are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Ginger root, 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 CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 | +292% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +173.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +328% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +211.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +335.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +119.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.82g
~equal in
Water
~78.89g
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
0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +7600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 90kcal | 80kcal |
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| Protein | 2.01g | 1.82g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 5mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.41g | 15.77g |
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| Carbs | 20.71g | 17.77g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 38mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 475mg | 415mg |
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| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 6.48g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.226mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.34mg |
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| Starch | 7.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 34mg |
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| Sodium | 36mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin A | 19218IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 961µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.497mg | 0.229mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.487mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 13.1mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.052g | 0.203g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.154g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.154g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.036mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.074mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.057mg |
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| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.045mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.073mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.03mg |
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| Fructose | 0.5g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
111%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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.