Yam vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between yam and corn syrup
- The amount of potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, copper, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 in yam is higher than in corn syrup.
- Yam covers your daily potassium needs 23% more than corn syrup.
- Yam contains less sodium.
- Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of yam is 51.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw and Syrups, corn, dark.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1754.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +235.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +297% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +314.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +918.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1265.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Potassium | 816mg | 44mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.009mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 77.59g | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.053mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 286kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.011mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 155mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.023mg | 6% |
| Folate | 23µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.9µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 13.3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +216.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +178.3% |