Yam vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are yam and taro different?
- Yam is higher in vitamin C and potassium; however, taro is richer in vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for yam is 14% higher.
Yam, raw and Taro, raw are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +152.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +580% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.5g
~equal in
Carbs
~26.46g
~equal in
Water
~70.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.083g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2.38mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 4.5mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 591mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 84mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.095mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.172mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.283mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.383mg | 1% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 112kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 26.46g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 0.55mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 4.1g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Folate | 23µg | 22µg | 0% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 17.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.