Nougat vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between nougat and yam?
- Nougat is higher in vitamin E and vitamin B2, yet yam is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Yam's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 21% more.
- Nougat has 45 times more saturated fat than yam. While nougat has 1.667g of saturated fat, yam has only 0.037g.
- The glycemic index of nougat is lower.
We used Candies, nougat, with almonds and Yam, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +271.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +677.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +691.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +761.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +423.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1365% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +360% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +223.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +882.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +231.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3137.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 92.39g | 27.88g | 22% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 816mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.293mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.77mg | 0.35mg | 16% |
| Calories | 398kcal | 118kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.148mg | 0.032mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.112mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.667g | 0.037g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.134mg | 0.178mg | 5% |
| Folate | 5µg | 23µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 0.314mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 1.53g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.304mg | 0.397mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 4.1g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 16.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.67g | 0.17g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.076g | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 89.09g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 44.97g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 55mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.478mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)