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Tilsit cheese vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tilsit cheese and yam

  • Tilsit cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, yam is richer in potassium.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 88% more.
  • Yam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yam is 51, while the glycemic index of tilsit cheese is 27.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, tilsit 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 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Yam
Yam
6
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 +4017.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1358.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1155.4%
Contains more IronIron +134.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +584.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2953.8%

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 0% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
Yam
Yam
8
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 +3457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1021.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +15%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.314mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Yam
Yam
2
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 +1495.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15182.4%
Contains more OtherOther +493.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1383%
Contains more WaterWater +62.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 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 +118833.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +848.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Yam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0µg 88%
Saturated fat 16.775g 0.037g 76%
Calcium 700mg 17mg 68%
Phosphorus 500mg 55mg 64%
Protein 24.41g 1.53g 46%
Fats 25.98g 0.17g 40%
Cholesterol 102mg 0mg 34%
Sodium 753mg 9mg 32%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.24mg 30%
Vitamin A 249µg 7µg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.032mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg 25%
Potassium 65mg 816mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 17.1mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 0.006g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.293mg 18%
Copper 0.026mg 0.178mg 17%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.397mg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Calories 340kcal 118kcal 11%
Carbs 1.88g 27.88g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.076g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.112mg 4%
Iron 0.23mg 0.54mg 4%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.552mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.314mg 1%
Folate 20µg 23µg 1%
Net carbs 1.88g 23.78g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 0.059mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0.071mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0.062mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese 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
38%
Tilsit cheese
18%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.738g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.