Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt and potatoes different?
- Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin B5, while potatoes are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt covers your daily need for vitamin A, 315% more than potatoes.
- Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt contains 94 times more vitamin E than potatoes. Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt contains 0.94mg of vitamin E, while potatoes contain 0.01mg.
- Potatoes are lower in sodium.
Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt and Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.37 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
17.72 g
Water:
80.13 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75% |
~equal in
Carbs
~17.49g
~equal in
Water
~79.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
5.22 g
Sucrose:
1.43 g
Glucose:
0.54 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.34 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +741.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +74.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +65.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +192.9% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 787µg | 0µg | 87% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 6mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.298mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12.8mg | 19.7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.295mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.94mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 425mg | 6% |
| Starch | 5.22g | 15.29g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 32mg | 57mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.538mg | 1.061mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.266mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.37g | 2.05g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.81mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.047mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 77kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Carbs | 17.72g | 17.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.22g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.74g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 12.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.082mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.082mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.121mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.081mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.041mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.108mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 0.26g | 0% |
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
34%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato 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.