Toffee vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between toffee and yam
- Toffee has more vitamin A; however, yam has more potassium, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for toffee is 103% higher.
Food types used in this article are Candies, toffee, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +425% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5833.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19750% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1803.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3155.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1050% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +19164.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12554.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +149300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1507.9% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.565g | 0.037g | 93% |
| Fats | 32.75g | 0.17g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 319µg | 7µg | 35% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 816mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.964g | 0.006g | 22% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 118kcal | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.293mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.003mg | 0.178mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.397mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Carbs | 64.72g | 27.88g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.008mg | 0.112mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.222g | 0.076g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.54mg | 6% |
| Folate | 2µg | 23µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.314mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.94mg | 0.35mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.032mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.029mg | 0.552mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 32mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.07g | 1.53g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 64.72g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.47g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.674g | 0g | N/A |
| 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 | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.445g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)
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.