Cardoon vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cardoon and Yam
- Cardoon has more Folate, Copper, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Yam has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Cardoon is 13% higher.
- Yam has 21 times less Sodium than Cardoon. Cardoon has 170mg of Sodium, while Yam has 8mg.
Food types used in this article are Cardoon, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt.
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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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Calcium
+400%
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Iron
+34.6%
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Magnesium
+133.3%
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Copper
+52%
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Phosphorus
+113%
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Potassium
+67.5%
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Sodium
-95.3%
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Zinc
+17.6%
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Manganese
+44.9%
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Selenium
+250%
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Calcium
+400%
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Iron
+34.6%
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Magnesium
+133.3%
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Copper
+52%
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Phosphorus
+113%
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Potassium
+67.5%
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Sodium
-95.3%
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Zinc
+17.6%
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Manganese
+44.9%
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Selenium
+250%
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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Folate
+325%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+505%
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Vitamin B1
+375%
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Vitamin B3
+84%
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Vitamin B6
+96.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.311
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Folate
+325%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+505%
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Vitamin B1
+375%
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Vitamin B3
+84%
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Vitamin B6
+96.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.311
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+34%
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+48.7%
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Protein
+112.9%
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Fats
+40%
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Carbs
+575.2%
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+34%
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+48.7%
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Protein
+112.9%
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+40%
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Carbs
+575.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-62.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+260%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+46.3%
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Saturated Fat
-62.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+260%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+46.3%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.47g | 23.58g |
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| Protein | 0.7g | 1.49g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.14g |
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| Carbs | 4.07g | 27.48g |
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| Calories | 17kcal | 116kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.9g |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 23mg | 49mg |
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| Potassium | 400mg | 670mg |
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| Sodium | 170mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.152mg |
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| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.371mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 122IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 12.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.552mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.228mg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg |
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| Leucine | 0.094mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.06mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.06g |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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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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.