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Oyster breaded and fried vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are oyster breaded and fried and yam different?

  • Oyster breaded and fried is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and iron; however, yam is richer in vitamin B6 and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for oyster breaded and fried is 790% higher.
  • Yam has less cholesterol.
  • Oyster breaded and fried has a lower glycemic index (0) than yam (51).

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried and Yam, raw are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 19% 22% 261% 1431% 2376% 68% 54% 64% 363%
Yam
Yam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 72% 20% 59% 6.5% 24% 1.2% 52% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +264.7%
Contains more IronIron +1187%
Contains more CopperCopper +2312.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +36204.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +234.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 30% 0% 0% 38% 47% 31% 16% 15% 1954% 0% 23% 0%
Yam
Yam
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 2.3% 7% 0% 28% 7.4% 10% 19% 68% 0% 5.8% 17% 9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +531.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +357.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 13% 12% 65% 2%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 11.62 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 2.31 g
Yam
Yam
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28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +473.2%
Contains more FatsFats +7300%
Contains more OtherOther +181.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.9%
~equal in Water ~69.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 42% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.702 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.313 g
Yam
Yam
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31% 5% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78266.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4259.2%
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.
Oyster breaded and fried Yam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oyster breaded and fried Yam DV% diff.
Zinc 87.13mg 0.24mg 790%
Vitamin B12 15.63µg 0µg 651%
Copper 4.294mg 0.178mg 457%
Selenium 66.5µg 0.7µg 120%
Iron 6.95mg 0.54mg 80%
Cholesterol 71mg 0mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.313g 0.076g 22%
Fats 12.58g 0.17g 19%
Sodium 417mg 9mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.293mg 18%
Potassium 244mg 816mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 17.1mg 15%
Phosphorus 159mg 55mg 15%
Protein 8.77g 1.53g 14%
Saturated fat 3.197g 0.037g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.032mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.702g 0.006g 12%
Vitamin A 90µg 7µg 9%
Magnesium 58mg 21mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.552mg 7%
Calcium 62mg 17mg 5%
Carbs 11.62g 27.88g 5%
Calories 199kcal 118kcal 4%
Manganese 0.49mg 0.397mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.112mg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Folate 31µg 23µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.314mg 1%
Net carbs 11.62g 23.78g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.396mg 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 0.638mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.582mg 0.059mg 0%
Methionine 0.199mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.071mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.062mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.202g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.218g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.048g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oyster breaded and fried Yam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
167%
Oyster breaded and fried
18%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
470%
Oyster breaded and fried
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Oyster breaded and fried - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171979/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.