Potato vs Yam - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Potato and Yam
- The amount of Potassium, Manganese, Fiber, and Copper in Yam is higher than in Potato.
- Yam covers your daily need of Potassium 12% more than Potato.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+50%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Zinc
+25%
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Calcium
+41.7%
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Potassium
+92%
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Copper
+61.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 55
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Iron
+50%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Zinc
+25%
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Calcium
+41.7%
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Potassium
+92%
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Copper
+61.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 55
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+15.2%
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Vitamin B3
+92.2%
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Vitamin A
+6800%
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Vitamin E
+3400%
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Vitamin B1
+38.3%
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Folate
+53.3%
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Vitamin K
+15%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.314
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.293
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Vitamin C
+15.2%
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Vitamin B3
+92.2%
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Vitamin A
+6800%
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Vitamin E
+3400%
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Vitamin B1
+38.3%
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Folate
+53.3%
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Vitamin K
+15%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.314
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.293
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+34%
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Water
+13.9%
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+36.6%
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Fats
+88.9%
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Carbs
+59.4%
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Protein
+34%
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Water
+13.9%
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+36.6%
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Fats
+88.9%
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Carbs
+59.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-32.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+200%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+81%
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Saturated Fat
-32.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+200%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+81%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.39g | 23.78g |
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| Protein | 2.05g | 1.53g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.17g |
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| Carbs | 17.49g | 27.88g |
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| Calories | 77kcal | 118kcal |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 0.82g | 0.5g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 4.1g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 55mg |
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| Potassium | 425mg | 816mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 138IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 17.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.032mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.552mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.293mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.054mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.052mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.096mg |
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| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.059mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.071mg |
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| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.062mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.034mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.076g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.
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.