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Ravioli vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ravioli and yam

  • Ravioli has more selenium; however, yam is richer in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, fiber, and manganese.
  • Yam covers your daily vitamin C needs 19% more than ravioli.
  • Yam has 34 times less sodium than ravioli. Ravioli has 306mg of sodium, while yam has 9mg.
  • Yam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yam is 51, while the glycemic index of ravioli is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
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 CalciumCalcium +94.1%
Contains more IronIron +37%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~55mg

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 0% 3.3% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
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 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +15%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 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 +62.1%
Contains more FatsFats +752.9%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%
Contains more OtherOther +85.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 32% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 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 +6866.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ravioli Yam DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 17.1mg 19%
Potassium 232mg 816mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.293mg 15%
Sodium 306mg 9mg 13%
Fiber 1.3g 4.1g 11%
Manganese 0.176mg 0.397mg 10%
Carbs 13.64g 27.88g 5%
Selenium 3.5µg 0.7µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.032mg 4%
Copper 0.142mg 0.178mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.112mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.723g 0.037g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.552mg 3%
Iron 0.74mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.35mg 3%
Protein 2.48g 1.53g 2%
Calories 77kcal 118kcal 2%
Calcium 33mg 17mg 2%
Fats 1.45g 0.17g 2%
Choline 9.5mg 16.5mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.418g 0.006g 1%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.24mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 21mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.314mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.03µg 0µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.182g 0.076g 1%
Folate 20µg 23µg 1%
Phosphorus 50mg 55mg 1%
Net carbs 12.34g 23.78g N/A
Sugar 3.72g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin A 10µg 7µg 0%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg 0%
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ravioli 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
11%
Ravioli
18%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ravioli
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.686g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.

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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.