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Yam vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yam and Maple sugar

  • Yam is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 175% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw and Sugars, maple.

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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 Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +197.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Copper +79.8%
Contains more Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +198.1%
Contains more Zinc +2425%
Contains more Manganese +1013.9%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +197.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Copper +79.8%
Contains more Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +198.1%
Contains more Zinc +2425%
Contains more Manganese +1013.9%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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
10
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9666.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9666.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1430%
Contains more Water +770%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +226%
Equal in Other - 0.8
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +1430%
Contains more Water +770%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +226%
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +966.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +966.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 1.53g 0.1g Yam
Fats 0.17g 0.2g Maple sugar
Carbs 27.88g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 118kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 0.5g 84.87g Yam
Fiber 4.1g 0g Yam
Calcium 17mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.54mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Yam
Phosphorus 55mg 3mg Yam
Potassium 816mg 274mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 11mg Yam
Zinc 0.24mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.178mg 0.099mg Yam
Manganese 0.397mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 138IU 0IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0mg Yam
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.009mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.013mg Yam
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.04mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.048mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.003mg Yam
Folate 23µg 0µg 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 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.064g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.1g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.