Duck meat vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between duck meat and yam
- Duck meat has more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, yam is richer in fiber and manganese.
- Duck meat's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 48% more.
- Yam contains less cholesterol.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yam is 51, while the glycemic index of duck meat is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +419.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +830% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +218.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2757.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +228.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1852.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +860.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +774.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +253.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +121.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1174.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +257900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5983.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 337kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 18.99g | 1.49g |
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| Fats | 28.35g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 12.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 23.58g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 27.48g |
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| Cholesterol | 84mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 670mg |
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| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.52mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.152mg |
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| Zinc | 1.86mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 156mg | 49mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 210IU | 122IU |
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| Vitamin A | 63µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.371mg |
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| Selenium | 20µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 0.552mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 50.4mg | 16.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.67g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.9g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 0.06g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.773mg | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 0.05mg |
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| Leucine | 1.465mg | 0.094mg |
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| Lysine | 1.486mg | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.938mg | 0.06mg |
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| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.033mg |
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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
32%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.