Yam vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between yam and toffee
- Yam has more potassium, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, toffee has more vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for toffee is 103% higher.
- Yam is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Yam, raw and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +425% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5833.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 | +8450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1803.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3155.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1050% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12554.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19164.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +149300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1507.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 20.565g | 93% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 32.75g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 104mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 319µg | 35% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 51mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 8.964g | 22% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 560kcal | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.009mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0.2mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.003mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.002mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 64.72g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.008mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 1.222g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Folate | 23µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 135mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.134mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.94mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.068mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.029mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 1.07g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 64.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 63.47g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.674g | 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 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.445g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)
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.