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Wakame vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wakame and Yam

  • Wakame has more Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper, while Yam has more Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Wakame's daily need coverage for Folate is 45% higher.
  • Yam contains 109 times less Sodium than Wakame. Wakame contains 872mg of Sodium, while Yam contains 8mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt.

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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.
Wakame
7
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2
Yam
Contains more Calcium +971.4%
Contains more Iron +319.2%
Contains more Magnesium +494.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Copper +86.8%
Contains more Manganese +277.4%
Contains more Potassium +1240%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +971.4%
Contains more Iron +319.2%
Contains more Magnesium +494.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Copper +86.8%
Contains more Manganese +277.4%
Contains more Potassium +1240%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Wakame
7
:
3
Yam
Contains more Vitamin A +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.1%
Contains more Folate +1125%
Contains more Vitamin K +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.1%
Contains more Folate +1125%
Contains more Vitamin K +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
4
:
1
Yam
Contains more Protein +103.4%
Contains more Fats +357.1%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Other +847.4%
Contains more Carbs +200.7%
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +103.4%
Contains more Fats +357.1%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Other +847.4%
Contains more Carbs +200.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
2
:
1
Yam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1060%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1060%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Yam Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 23.58g Yam
Protein 3.03g 1.49g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.14g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 27.48g Yam
Calories 45kcal 116kcal Yam
Sugar 0.65g 0.49g Yam
Fiber 0.5g 3.9g Yam
Calcium 150mg 14mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 0.52mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 18mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 49mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 670mg Yam
Sodium 872mg 8mg Yam
Zinc 0.38mg 0.2mg Wakame
Copper 0.284mg 0.152mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.371mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 360IU 122IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 6µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg 0.34mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 12.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.095mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.028mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.552mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.311mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.228mg Yam
Folate 196µg 16µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 2.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.012mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg 0.052mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.05mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg 0.094mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.058mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg 0.02mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.069mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0.06mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.033mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.029g Yam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.005g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.06g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wakame Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
29%
Wakame
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 864mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/nutrients
  2. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170072/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.