Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared and carrots
- Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared has more manganese, copper, and iron; however, carrots are higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
- Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 204% more than sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared.
- Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared has 59 times more saturated fat than carrots. While sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared has 2.171g of saturated fat, carrots have only 0.037g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared and Carrots, 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 IronIron | +163.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +151.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +209.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42% |
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 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +139.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +528.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.89 g
Fats:
3.54 g
Carbs:
32.12 g
Water:
62.75 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1375% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +235.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.1% |
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Protein
~0.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.171 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.198 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6192.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
26.56 g
Glucose:
0.38 g
Fructose:
0.31 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
1.43 g
Sucrose:
3.59 g
Glucose:
0.59 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +639.8% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +55.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +77.4% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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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 Cholesterol |
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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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 349µg | 835µg | 54% |
| Manganese | 0.442mg | 0.143mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.171g | 0.037g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 13.2µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.045mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 32.12g | 9.58g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.138mg | 7% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 41kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Fats | 3.54g | 0.24g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.406mg | 0.983mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 320mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Folate | 6µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 5.9mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.881g | 0.014g | 2% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.66mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.6mg | 8.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.305mg | 0.273mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.198g | 0.117g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.89g | 0.93g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 30.02g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.25g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.136g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.017mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.052mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.038mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0.55g | 0% |
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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
18%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.134g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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