Yam vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between yam and ice cream?
- Yam is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, manganese, and fiber, yet ice cream is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
- Ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 34% higher.
- Yam has 50 times more manganese than ice cream. Yam has 0.397mg of manganese, while ice cream has 0.008mg.
- Yam contains less saturated fat.
- Yam has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.
We used Yam, raw and Ice creams, vanilla types in this comparison.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +310.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +673.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4862.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +652.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.1% |
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 | +2750% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +173.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +375.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +510.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +666.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1585.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6370.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49383.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +494.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 6.79g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.048mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0.6mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 199mg | 18% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 11g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.023mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.008mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.24mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.39µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 118µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 128mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 2.969g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.581mg | 5% |
| Folate | 23µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 3.5g | 4% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 207kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.452g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 23.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.753g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream 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.