Icing vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between icing and yam
- Icing is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin K; however, yam is richer in potassium, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Yam's daily need coverage for potassium is 23% higher.
- Icing has 80 times more saturated fat than yam. While icing has 2.974g of saturated fat, yam has only 0.037g.
The food types used in this comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Yam, raw.
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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 | +2000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +237.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +242.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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 | +337.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +843.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +465.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1020% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +470.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +187.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +617.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +9447.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +361.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10361.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 0.076g | 53% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 0.17g | 25% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 816mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.293mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.032mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.178mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.397mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 118kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 67.89g | 27.88g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.974g | 0.037g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 0.006g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 2.3µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.112mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 0.35mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.314mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 55mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 21mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.54mg | 5% |
| Folate | 8µg | 23µg | 4% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 16.5mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.53g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.552mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.89g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.1g | 0.5g | N/A |
| 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?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.937g)
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 cheaper?
Icing 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)