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Yam vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between yam and fish sandwiches?

  • Yam is richer in potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, and copper, yet fish sandwiches are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and iron.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 31% higher.
  • Yam has 10 times more vitamin C than fish sandwiches. Yam has 17.1mg of vitamin C, while fish sandwiches have 1.8mg.
  • Yam contains less sodium.

We used Yam, raw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this comparison.

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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
Yam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 72% 20% 59% 6.5% 24% 1.2% 52% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +296.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more IronIron +177.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2471.4%

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
Yam
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 2.3% 7% 0% 28% 7.4% 10% 19% 68% 0% 5.8% 17% 9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +318.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +491.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.2%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 6.257g 41%
Selenium 0.7µg 18µg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 9mg 602mg 26%
Fats 0.17g 12.45g 19%
Protein 1.53g 10.29g 18%
Potassium 816mg 206mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.07mg 17%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 1.8mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Iron 0.54mg 1.5mg 12%
Fiber 4.1g 1g 12%
Copper 0.178mg 0.075mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 2.15mg 10%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 13.6µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.037g 1.949g 9%
Phosphorus 55mg 116mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.14mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.21mg 8%
Calories 118kcal 257kcal 7%
Manganese 0.397mg 0.264mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 2.595g 6%
Folate 23µg 46µg 6%
Calcium 17mg 37mg 2%
Choline 16.5mg 28.9mg 2%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.49mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.55mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Carbs 27.88g 26.69g 0%
Net carbs 23.78g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin A 7µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.059mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
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28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +572.5%
Contains more FatsFats +7223.5%
Contains more OtherOther +159.8%
~equal in Carbs ~26.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
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31% 5% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8132.9%

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.