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Taffy (candy) vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taffy (candy) and yam

  • The amount of potassium, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and iron in yam is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Yam covers your daily need for potassium, 24% more than taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) contains 55 times more saturated fat than yam. While taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of saturated fat, yam contains only 0.037g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe 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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Yam
Yam
9
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 +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27100%
Contains more IronIron +5300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Yam
Yam
10
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 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Yam
Yam
3
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +1858.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5000%
Contains more WaterWater +1335.1%
Contains more OtherOther +256.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Yam
Yam
1
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 +13866.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Yam DV% diff.
Potassium 3mg 816mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.293mg 23%
Carbs 91.56g 27.88g 21%
Copper 0mg 0.178mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17.1mg 19%
Manganese 0mg 0.397mg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Calories 397kcal 118kcal 14%
Saturated fat 2.049g 0.037g 9%
Phosphorus 1mg 55mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.112mg 7%
Iron 0.01mg 0.54mg 7%
Folate 0µg 23µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.314mg 6%
Magnesium 0mg 21mg 5%
Fats 3.33g 0.17g 5%
Protein 0.03g 1.53g 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.552mg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0.006g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.032mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin A 27µg 7µg 2%
Sodium 52mg 9mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 23.78g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 0.5g N/A
Zinc 0.21mg 0.24mg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.076g 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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Yam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
18%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.