Yam vs. Peas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between yam and peas?
- Yam is higher in potassium, yet peas are higher in vitamin B5, vitamin K, vitamin B1, iron, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Peas' daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3054% more.
- Yam has 2 times more potassium than peas. While yam has 670mg of potassium, peas have only 271mg.
We used Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +147.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +92.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +196.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +495% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +138.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +432.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +266.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49096.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1026.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +293.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +259.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +280% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 153mg | 3054% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 25.9µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.259mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.54mg | 13% |
| Folate | 16µg | 63µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 271mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 117mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 2.021mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.149mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.19mg | 9% |
| Protein | 1.49g | 5.36g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.371mg | 0.525mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 5.5g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 27.48g | 15.63g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 40µg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.2mg | 29.7mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 84kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.173mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 14.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.216mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.41g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.58g | 10.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 5.93g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.102g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.06mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
14%
735%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.44g)
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 - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)