Yam vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between yam and cheese
- The amount of calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A in cheese is higher than in yam.
- Cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 94% more than yam.
- Yam contains less sodium.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yam is 51, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw and Cheese, cheddar.
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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 | +973.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +285.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +493.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1370.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4076.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1416.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +727.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3971.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +286.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +835.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +343.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +102.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1237.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +802.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +88% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1394.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19494.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +352.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +154000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1769.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 18.867g | 86% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 710mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 455mg | 57% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 33.31g | 51% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 28.5µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.1µg | 46% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 22.87g | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 330µg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 99mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 3.64mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.428mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 653mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 9.246g | 23% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 76mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.066mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.027mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.03mg | 16% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 404kcal | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 1.421g | 9% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 3.09g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.029mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.059mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Folate | 23µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.917g | N/A |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 16.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.