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Maple sugar vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Maple sugar and Yam

  • Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, Zinc, and Iron, however, Yam is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 175% higher.
  • Maple sugar has 25 times more Zinc than Yam. While Maple sugar has 6.06mg of Zinc, Yam has only 0.24mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, maple 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 Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +198.1%
Contains more Zinc +2425%
Contains more Manganese +1013.9%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +197.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Copper +79.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Contains more Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +198.1%
Contains more Zinc +2425%
Contains more Manganese +1013.9%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +197.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Copper +79.8%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9666.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9666.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +226%
Contains more Protein +1430%
Contains more Water +770%
Equal in Other - 0.82
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +226%
Contains more Protein +1430%
Contains more Water +770%
Equal in Other - 0.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +966.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +966.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Yam Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 23.78g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 1.53g Yam
Fats 0.2g 0.17g Maple sugar
Carbs 90.9g 27.88g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 118kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g 0.5g Yam
Fiber 0g 4.1g Yam
Calcium 90mg 17mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.54mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Yam
Phosphorus 3mg 55mg Yam
Potassium 274mg 816mg Yam
Sodium 11mg 9mg Yam
Zinc 6.06mg 0.24mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.178mg Yam
Manganese 4.422mg 0.397mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 138IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yam
Vitamin E 0mg 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 0mg 17.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.112mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.032mg Yam
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.552mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.314mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.293mg Yam
Folate 0µg 23µg Yam
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.054mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.052mg Yam
Leucine 0.096mg Yam
Lysine 0.059mg Yam
Methionine 0.021mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.071mg Yam
Valine 0.062mg Yam
Histidine 0.034mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.037g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.006g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.076g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
1%
Maple sugar
19%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
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.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.