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Yam vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between yam and cream pie

  • Yam is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, fiber, and manganese; however, cream pie is richer in iron, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Cream pie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 62% higher.
  • Yam has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared.

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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
Yam
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 72% 20% 59% 6.5% 24% 1.2% 52% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +406.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.2%
Contains more IronIron +175.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +757.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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
Yam
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 2.3% 7% 0% 28% 7.4% 10% 19% 68% 0% 5.8% 17% 9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1365%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +313%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.605mg
~equal in Choline ~17.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
1
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +105.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.2%
Contains more FatsFats +13082.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.9%
Contains more OtherOther +31.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
1
31% 5% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122166.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1411.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Cream pie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.037g 12.449g 56%
Fats 0.17g 22.41g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.02mg 21%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0mg 19%
Potassium 816mg 161mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 7.336g 18%
Fiber 4.1g 0.8g 13%
Calories 118kcal 353kcal 12%
Iron 0.54mg 1.49mg 12%
Sodium 9mg 266mg 11%
Selenium 0.7µg 6µg 10%
Manganese 0.397mg 0.161mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.14mg 8%
Copper 0.178mg 0.118mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 1.149g 7%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 9.5µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Calcium 17mg 66mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.09mg 5%
Protein 1.53g 4.15g 5%
Vitamin A 7µg 46µg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Carbs 27.88g 38.44g 4%
Phosphorus 55mg 79mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.232mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.087mg 2%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.44mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Folate 23µg 19µg 1%
Net carbs 23.78g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Magnesium 21mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 27.39g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.605mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 2.49g N/A
Choline 16.5mg 17.9mg 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Cream pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Yam
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream pie
Cream pie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.