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Yam vs. Sapodilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between yam and sapodillas

  • Sapodillas contain less vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin B1, and phosphorus than yam.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for yam is 20% higher.
  • Yam has a higher glycemic index than sapodillas.

Food types used in this article are Yam, raw and Sapodilla, raw.

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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
8
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 8.6% 6.3% 17% 30% 29% 2.7% 5.1% 1.6% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +322.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +107%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.5%
Contains more IronIron +48.1%

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
11
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 49% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4.6% 3.8% 15% 8.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +691.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
3
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +247.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +64%
Contains more FatsFats +547.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
2
31% 5% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
27% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.194 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +590.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8583.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Sapodilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.037mg 20%
Potassium 816mg 193mg 18%
Manganese 0.397mg 17%
Copper 0.178mg 0.086mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0mg 9%
Phosphorus 55mg 12mg 6%
Fiber 4.1g 5.3g 5%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 14.7mg 3%
Carbs 27.88g 19.96g 3%
Iron 0.54mg 0.8mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Folate 23µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.2mg 2%
Protein 1.53g 0.44g 2%
Calories 118kcal 83kcal 2%
Magnesium 21mg 12mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.037g 0.194g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 0.521g 1%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.252mg 1%
Fats 0.17g 1.1g 1%
Net carbs 23.78g 14.66g N/A
Calcium 17mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Sodium 9mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.012mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.059mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Sapodilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Yam
7%
Sapodilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
10%
Sapodilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.