Yam vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Yam and Arrowroot different?
- Yam is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, and Potassium, however, Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Arrowroot is 81% higher.
- Yam contains 6 times more Vitamin C than Arrowroot. While Yam contains 12.1mg of Vitamin C, Arrowroot contains only 1.9mg.
Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Arrowroot, 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 CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +326.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
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 | +536.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +542.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2012.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -25.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.3% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 65kcal |
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| Protein | 1.49g | 4.24g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 1.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.58g | 12.09g |
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| Carbs | 27.48g | 13.39g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 670mg | 454mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.22mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.121mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 49mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 26mg |
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| Vitamin A | 122IU | 19IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg |
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| Manganese | 0.371mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 1.693mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 338µg |
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| Choline | 16.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg |
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| Leucine | 0.094mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.06mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
15%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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