Yam vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between yam and nori?
- Yam is higher in fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6, yet nori is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and copper.
- Nori's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 101% more.
- Yam has 14 times more fiber than nori. While yam has 4.1g of fiber, nori has only 0.3g.
We used Yam, raw and Seaweed, laver, raw types in this article.
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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 | +950% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +337.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +148.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +128.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1293.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +73.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +534.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +445.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +279.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +359.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +316.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.7% |
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 Sugar |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.446mg | 32% |
| Folate | 23µg | 146µg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 260µg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.988mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 39mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 1.8mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.3g | 15% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 356mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.264mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.159mg | 10% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 5.81g | 9% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 5.11g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 1.05mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 1.47mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.521mg | 4% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 35kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 10.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 4.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.061g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)