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Vegetable oil vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Vegetable oil and Sweet potato

  • Vegetable oil has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Vegetable oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 97% more.
  • Vegetable oil has 798 times more Saturated Fat than Sweet potato. Vegetable oil has 14.367g of Saturated Fat, while Sweet potato has 0.018g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, corn, peanut, and olive and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +369.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +369.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 E +5584.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +5584.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +199900%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Fats +199900%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4803200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235850%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
15% 50% 35%
Saturated Fat: 14.367 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 33.033 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4803200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235850%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable oil Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 0g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 0g 1.57g Sweet potato
Fats 100g 0.05g Vegetable oil
Carbs 0g 20.12g Sweet potato
Calories 884kcal 86kcal Vegetable oil
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 0g 4.18g Vegetable oil
Fiber 0g 3g Sweet potato
Calcium 0mg 30mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.13mg 0.61mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 0mg 25mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 0mg 47mg Sweet potato
Potassium 0mg 337mg Sweet potato
Sodium 0mg 55mg Vegetable oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.3mg Sweet potato
Copper 0mg 0.151mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0mg 0.258mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 0IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 14.78mg 0.26mg Vegetable oil
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.078mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.061mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.557mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.209mg Sweet potato
Folate 0µg 11µg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 21µg 1.8µg Vegetable oil
Tryptophan 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 14.367g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 48.033g 0.001g Vegetable oil
Polyunsaturated fat 33.033g 0.014g Vegetable oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vegetable oil Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
29%
Vegetable oil
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Vegetable oil
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.349g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato 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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.