Yam vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between yam and honey?
- Yam is richer than honey in potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and folate.
- Yam's daily need coverage for potassium is 22% more.
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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 | +950% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +183.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1469.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +394.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1275% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +396.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 | +3320% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +356.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +361.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1050% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +410% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +307% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +310% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +195.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 40.94g | 51% | |
| Potassium | 816mg | 52mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.024mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0.5mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 82.4g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.036mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.2g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.08mg | 14% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 304kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 4mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Folate | 23µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.068mg | 5% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 2.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.121mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 0.3g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 82.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 82.12g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.001mg | 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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)