Yam vs Gratin - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Yam and Gratin
- Yam has more Potassium, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, however Gratin has more Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Gratin is 23% higher.
- Gratin has 2 times less Manganese than Yam. Yam has 0.397mg of Manganese, while Gratin has 0.161mg.
- Yam is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Yam, raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Potassium
+106.1%
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Sodium
-97.9%
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Copper
+11.3%
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Calcium
+600%
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Iron
+18.5%
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Phosphorus
+105.5%
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Zinc
+187.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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Potassium
+106.1%
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Sodium
-97.9%
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Copper
+11.3%
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Calcium
+600%
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Iron
+18.5%
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Phosphorus
+105.5%
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Zinc
+187.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+72.7%
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Vitamin B1
+75%
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Vitamin B6
+68.4%
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Folate
+109.1%
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Vitamin A
+91.3%
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Vitamin B2
+262.5%
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Vitamin B3
+79.9%
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Vitamin B5
+23.2%
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Vitamin C
+72.7%
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Vitamin B1
+75%
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Vitamin B6
+68.4%
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Folate
+109.1%
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Vitamin A
+91.3%
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Vitamin B2
+262.5%
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Vitamin B3
+79.9%
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Vitamin B5
+23.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+147.4%
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Protein
+230.7%
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Fats
+4364.7%
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Other
+153.7%
Equal in Water - 74
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Carbs
+147.4%
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Protein
+230.7%
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+4364.7%
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+153.7%
Equal in Water - 74
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-99.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+35716.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+263.2%
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Saturated Fat
-99.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+35716.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+263.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 23.78g | 9.47g |
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Protein | 1.53g | 5.06g |
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Fats | 0.17g | 7.59g |
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Carbs | 27.88g | 11.27g |
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Calories | 118kcal | 132kcal |
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Sugar | 0.5g |
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Fiber | 4.1g | 1.8g |
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Calcium | 17mg | 119mg |
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Iron | 0.54mg | 0.64mg |
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Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg |
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Phosphorus | 55mg | 113mg |
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Potassium | 816mg | 396mg |
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Sodium | 9mg | 433mg |
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Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.69mg |
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Copper | 0.178mg | 0.16mg |
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Vitamin A | 138IU | 264IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 64µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 9.9mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.064mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.116mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.993mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.387mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.174mg |
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Folate | 23µg | 11µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.07mg |
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Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.192mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.284mg |
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Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.443mg |
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Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.381mg |
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Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.117mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.254mg |
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Valine | 0.062mg | 0.325mg |
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Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.151mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 4.733g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 2.149g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.276g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%

15%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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36%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.696g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?

Gratin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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