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Sweet potato vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sweet potato and Potato wedges different?

  • Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, while Potato wedges are higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 107% more than Potato wedges.
  • Sweet potato contains 22 times more Sugar than Potato wedges. Sweet potato contains 6.48g of Sugar, while Potato wedges contain 0.3g.

Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types were used in this article.

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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 +153.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +153.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.7

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.54
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Equal in Water - 68.3
Equal in Other - 1.3
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Equal in Water - 68.3
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 17.41g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.01g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.15g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 20.71g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 90kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 3.3g 2g Sweet potato
Calcium 38mg 15mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.69mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 27mg 19mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 54mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 475mg 394mg Sweet potato
Sodium 36mg 49mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.32mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 19218IU 0IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg 0µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 19.6mg 11.2mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.1mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 6µg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.55g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.498g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.