Yam vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between yam and milkshake
- Yam has more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, manganese, fiber, and copper; however, milkshake is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Milkshake's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 22% more.
- Yam contains less saturated fat.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yam is 51, while the glycemic index of milkshake is 27.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Yam, raw and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.
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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 | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +345.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +440% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +249% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2735.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +758.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +273.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +278.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +597.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1050% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +509.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1682.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14483.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.7% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.52µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.042mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 183mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.014mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.051mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.195mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 146mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 115mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 1.886g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 3.86g | 5% |
| Folate | 23µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 95mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 3.03g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.146mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 17.75g | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 25µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.875g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.368mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 112kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 17.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 17.75g | N/A |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 14.3mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.113g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.105mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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