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Truffle vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Truffle and Sweet potato?

  • Truffle is richer in Fiber, Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Fiber is 267% higher.
  • Sweet potato has 217 times less Selenium than Truffle. Truffle has 43.4µg of Selenium, while Sweet potato has 0.2µg.

We used Fungi, Cloud ears, dried and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, 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.
Contains more Calcium +318.4%
Contains more Iron +752.2%
Contains more Magnesium +207.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.7%
Contains more Potassium +58.7%
Contains more Zinc +312.5%
Contains more Copper +13.7%
Contains more Manganese +292.6%
Contains more Selenium +21600%
Equal in Sodium - 36
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Calcium +318.4%
Contains more Iron +752.2%
Contains more Magnesium +207.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.7%
Contains more Potassium +58.7%
Contains more Zinc +312.5%
Contains more Copper +13.7%
Contains more Manganese +292.6%
Contains more Selenium +21600%
Equal in Sodium - 36

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 B2 +696.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.5%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.4%
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% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +696.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.5%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +360.2%
Contains more Fats +386.7%
Contains more Carbs +252.5%
Contains more Other +63.7%
Contains more Water +412%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +360.2%
Contains more Fats +386.7%
Contains more Carbs +252.5%
Contains more Other +63.7%
Contains more Water +412%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Truffle Sweet potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 9.25g 2.01g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.15g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 20.71g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 90kcal Truffle
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 3.3g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 38mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 0.69mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 27mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 54mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 475mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 36mg Truffle
Zinc 1.32mg 0.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.161mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.497mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.2µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 0mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.106mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 1.487mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 38µg 6µg Truffle
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 Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Sweet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Truffle Sweet potato
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
33%
Truffle
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.