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Yam vs. Corn pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yam and Corn pudding different?

  • Yam is richer in Potassium, Manganese, Copper, and Fiber, while Corn pudding is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Corn pudding covers your daily need of Cholesterol 24% more than Yam.
  • Yam contains 5 times more Manganese than Corn pudding. Yam contains 0.371mg of Manganese, while Corn pudding contains 0.079mg.
  • Yam is lower in Sodium.

Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Corn pudding, home prepared 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.
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +280.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +253.5%
Contains more Manganese +369.6%
Contains more Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Selenium +771.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 20% 11% 39% 16% 37% 14% 15% 11% 34%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +280.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +253.5%
Contains more Manganese +369.6%
Contains more Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Selenium +771.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.53

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +227%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +360%
Contains more Vitamin A +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.1%
Contains more Folate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 6% 15% 13% 18% 36% 20% 0% 30% 22% 39% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +227%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +360%
Contains more Vitamin A +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.1%
Contains more Folate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +61.9%
Contains more Protein +196.6%
Contains more Fats +3500%
Contains more Other +63.2%
Equal in Water - 72.33
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
4% 5% 17% 72%
Protein: 4.42 g
Fats: 5.04 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 72.33 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Carbs +61.9%
Contains more Protein +196.6%
Contains more Fats +3500%
Contains more Other +63.2%
Equal in Water - 72.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29880%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +816.7%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
54% 33% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29880%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +816.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Corn pudding Opinion
Net carbs 23.58g 15.77g Yam
Protein 1.49g 4.42g Corn pudding
Fats 0.14g 5.04g Corn pudding
Carbs 27.48g 16.97g Yam
Calories 116kcal 131kcal Corn pudding
Starch 8.68g Corn pudding
Sugar 0.49g 6.59g Yam
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g Yam
Calcium 14mg 39mg Corn pudding
Iron 0.52mg 0.53mg Corn pudding
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Yam
Phosphorus 49mg 90mg Corn pudding
Potassium 670mg 176mg Yam
Sodium 8mg 282mg Yam
Zinc 0.2mg 0.48mg Corn pudding
Copper 0.152mg 0.043mg Yam
Manganese 0.371mg 0.079mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 6.1µg Corn pudding
Vitamin A 122IU 296IU Corn pudding
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 57µg Corn pudding
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.27mg Yam
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Corn pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Corn pudding
Vitamin C 12.1mg 3.7mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.069mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.154mg Corn pudding
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 1.033mg Corn pudding
Vitamin B5 0.311mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.127mg Yam
Folate 16µg 29µg Corn pudding
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Corn pudding
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.5µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.059mg Corn pudding
Threonine 0.052mg 0.169mg Corn pudding
Isoleucine 0.05mg 0.195mg Corn pudding
Leucine 0.094mg 0.438mg Corn pudding
Lysine 0.058mg 0.33mg Corn pudding
Methionine 0.02mg 0.114mg Corn pudding
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.216mg Corn pudding
Valine 0.06mg 0.255mg Corn pudding
Histidine 0.033mg 0.11mg Corn pudding
Cholesterol 0mg 72mg Yam
Trans Fat 0g 0.093g Yam
Saturated Fat 0.029g 2.451g Yam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Corn pudding
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Corn pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 1.499g Corn pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.55g Corn pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Corn pudding
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Yam
18%
Corn pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Yam
20%
Corn pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.422g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding 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/170072/nutrients
  2. Corn pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170492/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.