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Yam vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yam and Butterscotch

  • Yam is higher than Butterscotch in Potassium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Yam's daily need coverage for Potassium is 24% higher.
  • Yam has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw and Candies, butterscotch.

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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.
Yam
10
:
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +5300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5400%
Contains more Potassium +27100%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +17700%
Contains more Manganese +39600%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +5300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5400%
Contains more Potassium +27100%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +17700%
Contains more Manganese +39600%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
Yam
10
:
Contains more Vitamin A +38%
Contains more Vitamin E +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +38%
Contains more Vitamin E +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5000%
Contains more Water +1225.7%
Contains more Fats +1841.2%
Contains more Carbs +224.2%
Contains more Other +24.4%
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +5000%
Contains more Water +1225.7%
Contains more Fats +1841.2%
Contains more Carbs +224.2%
Contains more Other +24.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13983.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.5%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13983.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 1.53g 0.03g Yam
Fats 0.17g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 27.88g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 118kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 0.5g 80.46g Yam
Fiber 4.1g 0g Yam
Calcium 17mg 4mg Yam
Iron 0.54mg 0.01mg Yam
Magnesium 21mg 0mg Yam
Phosphorus 55mg 1mg Yam
Potassium 816mg 3mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 391mg Yam
Zinc 0.24mg 0.09mg Yam
Copper 0.178mg 0.001mg Yam
Manganese 0.397mg 0.001mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Yam
Vitamin A 138IU 100IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.09mg Yam
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.012mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.016mg Yam
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.002mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.004mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0mg Yam
Folate 23µg 0µg Yam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.037g 2.065g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.122g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yam Butterscotch
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
19%
Yam
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/nutrients
  2. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.