Yam vs. Juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between yam and juice
- Yam has more potassium, manganese, copper, fiber, phosphorus, and iron; however, juice is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Juice's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 31% more.
- Yam contains 53 times more manganese than juice. Yam contains 0.371mg of manganese, while juice contains 0.007mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Beverages, Orange juice drink.
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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 | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1495.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +372.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +744.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1125% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +418.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1435.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +805.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +645% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +500% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.43mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 5mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.38mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.5mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 42mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.371mg | 0.007mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.2g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.018mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 4mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 27.48g | 13.41g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.2mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 16µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.49g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 54kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.58g | 13.21g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 9.36g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Juice contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Juice 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 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.