Yam vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between yam and miso
- Yam has more vitamin C and potassium, while miso has more copper, iron, vitamin K, zinc, manganese, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Miso covers your daily need for sodium, 162% more than yam.
- The amount of sodium in yam is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yam, raw and Miso.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +288.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +235.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +361.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +966.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +189.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 AVitamin A | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +628.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1173.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +337.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +735.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3435.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1462.2% |
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Carbs
~25.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18533.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3694.7% |
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 |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 9mg | 3728mg | 162% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.42mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 2.49mg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 29.3µg | 23% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 12.79g | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 2.56mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.859mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 2.884g | 19% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 210mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.233mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 159mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 7µg | 11% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 72.2mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 6.01g | 9% |
| Fructose | 6g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.199mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 48mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 5.4g | 5% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 198kcal | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 1.025g | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 57mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 1.118g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.906mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Folate | 23µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 25.37g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 19.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 6.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.479mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.243mg | 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
18%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
108%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 3719mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.