Yam vs Ginger - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Yam

4

:

4

Ginger

Contains more Potassium +96.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%

Contains less Sodium -30.8%

Contains more Iron +11.1%

Contains more Magnesium +104.8%

Contains more Copper +27%

Contains more Zinc +41.7%

Equal in Calcium - 16

Yam

Ginger

Contains more Potassium +96.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%

Contains less Sodium -30.8%

Contains more Iron +11.1%

Contains more Magnesium +104.8%

Contains more Copper +27%

Contains more Zinc +41.7%

Equal in Calcium - 16

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Yam

8

:

2

Ginger

Contains more Vitamin C +242%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +34.6%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +348%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%

Contains more Vitamin K +2200%

Contains more Folate, total +109.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.9%

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.034

Yam

Ginger

Contains more Vitamin C +242%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +34.6%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +348%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%

Contains more Vitamin K +2200%

Contains more Folate, total +109.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.9%

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.034

Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores

Summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfils human daily needs, the more the summary score is

Vitamin Summary Score

17

7

Mineral Summary Score

19

17

Macronutrients Comparison

Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Protein

9%

11%

Carbohydrates

28%

18%

Fats

1%

3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention at the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.


Lower in Sugars
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price
Rich in vitamins
Lower in glycemic index
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal

Which food is preferable in case of diets?

Low Calories diet

Low Fats diet

Low Carbs diet

Low glycemic index diet

is better in case of low diet


Low Calories diet
Low Fats diet
Low Carbs diet
Low glycemic index diet

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Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sugars?

Yam contains less Sugars (difference - 1.2g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)

Which food is cheaper?

Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Yam is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

?

It cannot be definitely stated which food is richer in minerals. See charts below for detailed information.

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

In the column "Opinion" we made some assumptions which could be controversial. For instance we are assuming that less saturated fats is good for you. Please ignore this column if you have your own opinion.We marked the nutrients, comparison of which we considered as not meaningful, as "N/A"

Nutrient			Opinion
Calories	118	80
Protein	1.53	1.82
Fats	0.17	0.75
Vitamin C	17.1	5
Carbs	27.88	17.77
Cholesterol	0	0
Vitamin D	0	0
Iron	0.54	0.6
Calcium	17	16
Potassium	816	415
Magnesium	21	43
Sugars	0.5	1.7
Fiber	4.1	2
Copper	0.178	0.226
Zinc	0.24	0.34
Starch
Phosphorus	55	34
Sodium	9	13
Vitamin A	138	0
Vitamin E	0.35	0.26
Vitamin D	0	0
Vitamin B1	0.112	0.025
Vitamin B2	0.032	0.034
Vitamin B3	0.552	0.75
Vitamin B5	0.314	0.203
Vitamin B6	0.293	0.16
Vitamin B12	0	0
Vitamin K	2.3	0.1
Folate, total	23	11
Folic acid (B9)	0	0
Trans Fat	0	0
Saturated Fat	0.037	0.203
Monounsaturated Fat	0.006	0.154
Polyunsaturated fat	0.076	0.154
Tryptophan	0.012	0.012
Threonine	0.054	0.036
Isoleucine	0.052	0.051
Leucine	0.096	0.074
Lysine	0.059	0.057
Methionine	0.021	0.013
Phenylalanine	0.071	0.045
Valine	0.062	0.073
Histidine	0.034	0.03
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