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Yam vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are yam and waffle different?

  • Yam is richer in potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, while waffle is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Waffle covers your daily need for selenium, 83% more than yam.
  • Yam contains 43 times more vitamin C than waffle. Yam contains 17.1mg of vitamin C, while waffle contains 0.4mg.
  • Yam is lower in sodium.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than yam (51).

Yam, raw and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types were 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.
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%
Waffle
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +413.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +187.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more IronIron +327.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6500%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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%
Waffle
7
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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4175%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +984.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
1
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Waffle
4
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +65.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +416.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8194.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18%
Contains more OtherOther +278%

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
Waffle
2
22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58583.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8827.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 46.2µg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 6.785g 45%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.347mg 24%
Calcium 17mg 255mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Sodium 9mg 511mg 22%
Iron 0.54mg 2.31mg 22%
Fats 0.17g 14.1g 21%
Potassium 816mg 159mg 19%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0.4mg 19%
Phosphorus 55mg 190mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.056mg 18%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Saturated fat 0.037g 2.866g 13%
Copper 0.178mg 0.062mg 13%
Protein 1.53g 7.9g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.263mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 2.073mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 3.521g 9%
Calories 118kcal 291kcal 9%
Manganese 0.397mg 0.265mg 6%
Vitamin A 7µg 65µg 6%
Folate 23µg 46µg 6%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.68mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.485mg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Carbs 27.88g 32.9g 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Net carbs 23.78g 32.9g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.059mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.