Yam vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are yam and cashew different?
- Cashew is higher than yam in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium, vitamin K, and vitamin B1.
- Cashew covers your daily need for copper, 224% more than yam.
- Yam is lower in saturated fat.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index (51) than cashew (25).
Yam, raw and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types were 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1290.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1137% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1133.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2308.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +978.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +316.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2742.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +3320% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +277.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1382.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1238.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1090.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25694.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +209.8% |
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Carbs
~30.19g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +396516.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10222.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.178mg | 2.195mg | 224% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 593mg | 77% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 6.68mg | 77% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 43.85g | 67% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 292mg | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 23.797g | 59% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 1.655mg | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 7.845g | 52% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 5.78mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 7.783g | 35% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 19.9µg | 35% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 18.22g | 33% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 34.1µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.423mg | 26% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 553kcal | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0.5mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.864mg | 11% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.417mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 660mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 1.062mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Folate | 23µg | 25µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 30.19g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 5.91g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 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
18%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
200%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.746g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)