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Yam vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yam and Italian ice

  • Yam has more Potassium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Iron than Italian ice.
  • Yam's daily need coverage for Potassium is 24% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yam, raw and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-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.
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +13500%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +1680%
Contains more Manganese +1885%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +13500%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +1680%
Contains more Manganese +1885%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin C +3320%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6180%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14550%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin A +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +3320%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6180%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14550%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin A +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5000%
Contains more Fats +750%
Contains more Carbs +106.5%
Contains more Other +1540%
Contains more Water +24.1%
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +5000%
Contains more Fats +750%
Contains more Carbs +106.5%
Contains more Other +1540%
Contains more Water +24.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 13.5g Yam
Protein 1.53g 0.03g Yam
Fats 0.17g 0.02g Yam
Carbs 27.88g 13.5g Yam
Calories 118kcal 53kcal Yam
Sugar 0.5g Italian ice
Fiber 4.1g 0g Yam
Calcium 17mg 1mg Yam
Iron 0.54mg 0.09mg Yam
Magnesium 21mg 0mg Yam
Phosphorus 55mg 0mg Yam
Potassium 816mg 6mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.24mg 0.03mg Yam
Copper 0.178mg 0.01mg Yam
Manganese 0.397mg 0.02mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Yam
Vitamin A 138IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0.5mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.005mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.01mg Yam
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.715mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.005mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.002mg Yam
Folate 23µg 5µg Yam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.054mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.052mg Yam
Leucine 0.096mg Yam
Lysine 0.059mg Yam
Methionine 0.021mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.071mg Yam
Valine 0.062mg Yam
Histidine 0.034mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0g Yam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Italian ice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Yam
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.