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Candy bar vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Candy bar and Yam different?

  • Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Magnesium, while Yam is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11747% more than Yam.
  • Candy bar contains 126 times more Saturated Fat than Yam. Candy bar contains 4.678g of Saturated Fat, while Yam contains 0.037g.

Candies, peanut bar and Yam, raw 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.
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Yam
Contains more Calcium +358.8%
Contains more Iron +79.6%
Contains more Magnesium +423.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +460%
Contains more Zinc +1541.7%
Contains more Copper +334.8%
Contains more Manganese +213.1%
Contains more Selenium +571.4%
Contains more Potassium +100.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Contains more Calcium +358.8%
Contains more Iron +79.6%
Contains more Magnesium +423.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +460%
Contains more Zinc +1541.7%
Contains more Copper +334.8%
Contains more Manganese +213.1%
Contains more Selenium +571.4%
Contains more Potassium +100.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%

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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Yam
Contains more Vitamin E +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1335.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52118.4%
Contains more Folate +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 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 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1335.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52118.4%
Contains more Folate +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yam
Contains more Protein +913.1%
Contains more Fats +19723.5%
Contains more Carbs +70%
Contains more Other +119.5%
Contains more Water +4250%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +913.1%
Contains more Fats +19723.5%
Contains more Carbs +70%
Contains more Other +119.5%
Contains more Water +4250%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13913.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13913.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Yam Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 23.78g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 1.53g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 0.17g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 27.88g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 118kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 0.5g Yam
Fiber 4.1g 4.1g
Calcium 78mg 17mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.54mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 21mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 55mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 816mg Yam
Sodium 156mg 9mg Yam
Zinc 3.94mg 0.24mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.178mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.397mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 0.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 138IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yam
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.35mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 17.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.112mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.032mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.552mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.314mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.293mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 23µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.012mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.054mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.052mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.096mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.059mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.021mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.071mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.062mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.034mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.037g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.006g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.076g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
2975%
Candy bar
19%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)
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.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.