Sweet potato vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Sweet potato and Salsify?
- Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, while Salsify is higher in Vitamin B2.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 107% higher.
- Salsify has 4 times less Vitamin C than Sweet potato. Sweet potato has 19.6mg of Vitamin C, while Salsify has 4.6mg.
We used Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.
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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.
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Iron
+25.5%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Potassium
+67.8%
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Copper
+130%
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Manganese
+136.7%
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Calcium
+23.7%
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Sodium
-55.6%
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Selenium
+200%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
Equal in Zinc - 0.3
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Iron
+25.5%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Potassium
+67.8%
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Copper
+130%
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Manganese
+136.7%
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Calcium
+23.7%
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Sodium
-55.6%
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Selenium
+200%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
Equal in Zinc - 0.3
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+273.7%
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Vitamin C
+326.1%
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Vitamin B1
+91.1%
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Vitamin B3
+279.3%
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Vitamin B5
+220.3%
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Vitamin B6
+31.2%
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Vitamin K
+666.7%
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Vitamin B2
+63.2%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+273.7%
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Vitamin C
+326.1%
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Vitamin B1
+91.1%
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Vitamin B3
+279.3%
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Vitamin B5
+220.3%
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Vitamin B6
+31.2%
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Vitamin K
+666.7%
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Vitamin B2
+63.2%
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Folate
+150%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+34.8%
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Other
+82.4%
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Protein
+35.8%
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Fats
+13.3%
Equal in Water - 81
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
2.73 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
15.36 g
Water:
81 g
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0.74 g
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Carbs
+34.8%
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Other
+82.4%
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Protein
+35.8%
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Fats
+13.3%
Equal in Water - 81
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24.3%
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Saturated Fat
-21.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50%
Saturated Fat:
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.092 g
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.074 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24.3%
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Saturated Fat
-21.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50%
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 Sodium |
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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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| Net carbs | 17.41g | 12.26g |
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| Protein | 2.01g | 2.73g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.17g |
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| Carbs | 20.71g | 15.36g |
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| Calories | 90kcal | 68kcal |
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| Starch | 7.05g |
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| Fructose | 0.5g |
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| Sugar | 6.48g | 2.9g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 3.1g |
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| Calcium | 38mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.55mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 475mg | 283mg |
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| Sodium | 36mg | 16mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.497mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 19218IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 961µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 4.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.487mg | 0.392mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 0.276mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.218mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.07mg |
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| Leucine | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.037mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.052g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.074g |
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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
120%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
16%
Comparison summary
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?
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)