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Truffle vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Truffle and Yam different?

  • Truffle is higher in Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Yam is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Truffle is 264% higher.
  • Truffle contains 62 times more Selenium than Yam. While Truffle contains 43.4µg of Selenium, Yam contains only 0.7µg.

Fungi, Cloud ears, dried and Yam, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
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Yam
Contains more Calcium +835.3%
Contains more Iron +988.9%
Contains more Magnesium +295.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.5%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Manganese +391.4%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Equal in Potassium - 816
Equal in Copper - 0.178
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Contains more Calcium +835.3%
Contains more Iron +988.9%
Contains more Magnesium +295.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.5%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Manganese +391.4%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Equal in Potassium - 816
Equal in Copper - 0.178

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.
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Yam
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1035.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Folate +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +646.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1035.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Folate +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +646.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yam
Contains more Protein +504.6%
Contains more Fats +329.4%
Contains more Carbs +161.9%
Contains more Other +169.5%
Contains more Water +370.3%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +504.6%
Contains more Fats +329.4%
Contains more Carbs +161.9%
Contains more Other +169.5%
Contains more Water +370.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Yam Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 23.78g Yam
Protein 9.25g 1.53g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.17g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 27.88g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 118kcal Truffle
Sugar 0.5g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 4.1g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 17mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 0.54mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 21mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 55mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 816mg Yam
Sodium 35mg 9mg Yam
Zinc 1.32mg 0.24mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.178mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.397mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.7µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 138IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 0mg 17.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.112mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.032mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.552mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.314mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.293mg Yam
Folate 38µg 23µg Truffle
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.054mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.052mg Yam
Leucine 0.096mg Yam
Lysine 0.059mg Yam
Methionine 0.021mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.071mg Yam
Valine 0.062mg Yam
Histidine 0.034mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.037g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Yam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Truffle Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Truffle
19%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.