Whey vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between whey and yam
- Whey has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, yam is higher in vitamin B6, copper, potassium, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Yam covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 20% more than whey.
Food varieties used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid 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 | +176.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +406.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4350% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39600% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +393.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +17000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +645.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +845.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +442.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1566.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +590.9% |
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.293mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 816mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.178mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.397mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.032mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 5.14g | 27.88g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.112mg | 6% |
| Folate | 1µg | 23µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.54mg | 6% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 118kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 0.552mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.037g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 1.53g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 0.314mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.14g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 16mg | 16.5mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)