Custard apple vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Custard apple and Yam?
- Custard apple is higher in Vitamin B2, yet Yam is higher in Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
- Yam's daily need coverage for Potassium is 13% more.
- Custard apple has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Yam. While Custard apple has 0.1mg of Vitamin B2, Yam has only 0.032mg.
We used Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw 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.
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Calcium
+76.5%
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Iron
+31.5%
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Sodium
-55.6%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+161.9%
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Potassium
+113.6%
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Calcium
+76.5%
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Iron
+31.5%
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Sodium
-55.6%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+161.9%
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Potassium
+113.6%
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.
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Vitamin C
+12.3%
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Vitamin B2
+212.5%
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Vitamin A
+318.2%
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Vitamin B1
+40%
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Vitamin B3
+10.4%
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Vitamin B5
+132.6%
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Vitamin B6
+32.6%
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Vitamin C
+12.3%
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Vitamin B2
+212.5%
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Vitamin A
+318.2%
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Vitamin B1
+40%
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Vitamin B3
+10.4%
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Vitamin B5
+132.6%
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Vitamin B6
+32.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+11.1%
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Fats
+252.9%
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Other
+22%
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Carbs
+10.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.53
Equal in Water - 69.6
Protein:
1.7 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
25.2 g
Water:
71.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
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Protein
+11.1%
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Fats
+252.9%
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Other
+22%
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Carbs
+10.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.53
Equal in Water - 69.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-84%
Saturated Fat:
0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0 g
Saturated Fat:
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.076 g
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Saturated Fat
-84%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.8g | 23.78g |
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| Protein | 1.7g | 1.53g |
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| Fats | 0.6g | 0.17g |
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| Carbs | 25.2g | 27.88g |
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| Calories | 101kcal | 118kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.5g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 4.1g |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 21mg | 55mg |
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| Potassium | 382mg | 816mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.178mg |
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| Manganese | 0.397mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 33IU | 138IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin C | 19.2mg | 17.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.552mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 0.293mg |
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| Folate | 23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.054mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.052mg |
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| Leucine | 0.096mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.059mg |
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| Methionine | 0.004mg | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg |
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| Valine | 0.062mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.231g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g |
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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
15%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)