Flour vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are flour and sweet potato different?
- Flour is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, manganese, and phosphorus, while sweet potato is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
- Sweet potato covers your daily need for vitamin A, 284% more than flour.
- Flour contains 57 times more selenium than sweet potato. Flour contains 33.9µg of selenium, while sweet potato contains 0.6µg.
Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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 IronIron | +660.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +164.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5550% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +215% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +906.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +709.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +960% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1563.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +558% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1860% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +279.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +548.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 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 | +8600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2850% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 709µg | 79% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 0.6µg | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.078mg | 59% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 0.61mg | 50% |
| Folate | 183µg | 11µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.557mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.061mg | 33% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 20.12g | 19% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 1.57g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.258mg | 18% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 86kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 47mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 337mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.8mg | 7% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.014g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 0.018g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.151mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 12.3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 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
46%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
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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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.