Yam vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between yam and taro
- Yam has more vitamin C; however, taro is richer in vitamin E.
- Taro covers your daily vitamin E needs 14% more than yam.
- Taro has 3 times less vitamin C than yam. Yam has 12.1mg of vitamin C, while taro has 4.5mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Taro, raw.
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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 | +13.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +207.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +168.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.5g
~equal in
Carbs
~26.46g
~equal in
Water
~70.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.3% |
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 Sodium |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 2.38mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 4.5mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 84mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.283mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 591mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.172mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.371mg | 0.383mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 4.1g | 1% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 112kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.49g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.58g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Carbs | 27.48g | 26.46g | 0% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.55mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Choline | 16.2mg | 17.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.06mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.034mg | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
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.