Tart vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tart and sweet potato?
- Tart is richer in vitamin B2, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, while sweet potato is higher in vitamin A and copper.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 265% higher.
- Sweet potato has 22 times less selenium than tart. Tart has 12.9µg of selenium, while sweet potato has 0.6µg.
- Sweet potato is lower in sodium.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than tart (45).
We used Breakfast tart, low fat and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +460.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +410.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.8% |
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 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +265.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +582.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +809.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
5.99 g
Carbs:
76.8 g
Water:
12.04 g
Other:
1.18 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11880% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +281.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +541.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.878 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +333700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6171.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 285µg | 709µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.549mg | 0.061mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.61mg | 35% |
| Folate | 100µg | 11µg | 22% |
| Selenium | 12.9µg | 0.6µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 0.557mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 76.8g | 20.12g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.285mg | 0.078mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 86kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 55mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.151mg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.99g | 0.05g | 9% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 337mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.338g | 0.001g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 93mg | 47mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.878g | 0.014g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.393g | 0.018g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Protein | 3.99g | 1.57g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 25mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 2.4mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 12.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.3g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.87g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 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
43%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.375g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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