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Yam vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yam and Lemon

  • Yam is higher in Potassium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Lemon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% higher.
  • Yam has 13 times more Manganese than Lemon. While Yam has 0.397mg of Manganese, Lemon has only 0.03mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw and Lemons, raw, without peel.

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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
7
:
3
Lemon
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.8%
Contains more Potassium +491.3%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +381.1%
Contains more Manganese +1223.3%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
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 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.8%
Contains more Potassium +491.3%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +381.1%
Contains more Manganese +1223.3%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%

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
:
1
Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.3%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.9%
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 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.3%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
3
:
2
Lemon
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +199.1%
Contains more Other +173.3%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Water +27.8%
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +199.1%
Contains more Other +173.3%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Water +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
2
Lemon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 6.52g Yam
Protein 1.53g 1.1g Yam
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Lemon
Carbs 27.88g 9.32g Yam
Calories 118kcal 29kcal Yam
Sugar 0.5g 2.5g Yam
Fiber 4.1g 2.8g Yam
Calcium 17mg 26mg Lemon
Iron 0.54mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 21mg 8mg Yam
Phosphorus 55mg 16mg Yam
Potassium 816mg 138mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 0.24mg 0.06mg Yam
Copper 0.178mg 0.037mg Yam
Manganese 0.397mg 0.03mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Yam
Vitamin A 138IU 22IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.15mg Yam
Vitamin C 17.1mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.04mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.02mg Yam
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.1mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.19mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.08mg Yam
Folate 23µg 11µg Yam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 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 0.039g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Lemon
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
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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 contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.