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Yam vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yam and Saffron different?

  • Saffron is higher than Yam in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Copper.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1218% more than Yam.

Yam, raw and Spices, saffron types were used 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.
Yam
1
:
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +552.9%
Contains more Iron +1955.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains more Zinc +354.2%
Contains more Copper +84.3%
Contains more Manganese +7055.7%
Contains more Selenium +700%
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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +552.9%
Contains more Iron +1955.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains more Zinc +354.2%
Contains more Copper +84.3%
Contains more Manganese +7055.7%
Contains more Selenium +700%

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
3
:
Contains more Vitamin A +284.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +734.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.7%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.115
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +284.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +734.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.7%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.115

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains more Water +484.9%
Contains more Protein +647.1%
Contains more Fats +3341.2%
Contains more Carbs +134.5%
Contains more Other +564.6%
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Water +484.9%
Contains more Protein +647.1%
Contains more Fats +3341.2%
Contains more Carbs +134.5%
Contains more Other +564.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2619.7%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2619.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 1.53g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 0.17g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 27.88g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 118kcal 310kcal Saffron
Sugar 0.5g Saffron
Fiber 4.1g 3.9g Yam
Calcium 17mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 0.54mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 21mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 55mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 816mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 9mg 148mg Yam
Zinc 0.24mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.178mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.397mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 0.7µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 138IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 17.1mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.314mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 23µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin K 2.3µg 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 1.586g Yam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.