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Yam vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between yam and tagliatelle

  • Yam has more vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6; however, tagliatelle has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tagliatelle is 49% higher.

Food types used in this article are Yam, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased.

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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
4
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 33% 4.5% 16% 126% 76% 33% 70% 3.4% 71% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +355.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +119%
Contains more IronIron +520.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +408.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.8%

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
5
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 0% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +529.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +506.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +665.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
2
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +124.5%
Contains more OtherOther +24.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +639.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1252.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
1
31% 5% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4416.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1139.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.705mg 49%
Folate 23µg 176µg 38%
Iron 0.54mg 3.35mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.439mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Protein 1.53g 11.31g 20%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0mg 19%
Potassium 816mg 179mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 3.35mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Phosphorus 55mg 163mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.093mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Calories 118kcal 288kcal 9%
Carbs 27.88g 54.73g 9%
Zinc 0.24mg 1.22mg 9%
Manganese 0.397mg 0.547mg 7%
Magnesium 21mg 46mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.942g 6%
Copper 0.178mg 0.228mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.535mg 4%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Fats 0.17g 2.3g 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Sodium 9mg 26mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 0.271g 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 14µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.037g 0.328g 1%
Net carbs 23.78g 54.73g N/A
Calcium 17mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.059mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0.226mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Tagliatelle
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
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $5.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.