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Winter squash raw vs. Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are winter squash raw and sweet potato, frozen, unprepared different?

  • Winter squash raw is richer in vitamin B1, while sweet potato, frozen, unprepared is higher in vitamin A, manganese, and copper.
  • Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared covers your daily need for vitamin A, 200% more than winter squash raw.
  • Winter squash raw contains 2 times more vitamin B1 than sweet potato, frozen, unprepared. Winter squash raw contains 0.14mg of vitamin B1, while sweet potato, frozen, unprepared contains 0.067mg.

Squash, winter, acorn, raw and Sweet potato, frozen, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.9% 31% 26% 22% 3.5% 15% 0.39% 22% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 11% 32% 20% 59% 8.5% 19% 0.78% 87% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +32.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +298.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
~equal in Potassium ~365mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 6% 0% 0% 35% 2.3% 13% 24% 36% 0% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 44% 173% 0% 0% 17% 12% 11% 31% 41% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2777.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 10.42 g
Water: 87.78 g
Other: 0.9 g
2% 22% 75%
Protein: 1.71 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 22.22 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.8%
Contains more FatsFats +80%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.2%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 10% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
31% 6% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.007g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter squash raw Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared DV% diff.
Vitamin A 18µg 518µg 56%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.665mg 22%
Copper 0.065mg 0.177mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.067mg 6%
Carbs 10.42g 22.22g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.051mg 3%
Calories 40kcal 96kcal 3%
Vitamin C 11mg 13.3mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.515mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 0.53mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 22mg 2%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.31mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.154mg 0.177mg 2%
Protein 0.8g 1.71g 2%
Potassium 347mg 365mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g 1%
Phosphorus 36mg 45mg 1%
Folate 17µg 21µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.597mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.18g 0%
Net carbs 8.92g 20.52g N/A
Calcium 33mg 37mg 0%
Sodium 3mg 6mg 0%
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.007g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.08g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.085mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.085mg 0%
Leucine 0.045mg 0.125mg 0%
Lysine 0.029mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.01mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.102mg 0%
Valine 0.034mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Winter squash raw Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Winter squash raw
26%
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Winter squash raw
26%
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash raw
Winter squash raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter squash raw
Winter squash raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared
Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Winter squash raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168472/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169306/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.