Yam vs Tomato - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Yam and Tomato
- The amount of Potassium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B1 in Yam is higher than in Tomato.
- Yam covers your daily Potassium needs 17% more than Tomato.
- Tomato has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Yam. Yam has 0.293mg of Vitamin B6, while Tomato has 0.08mg.
- Yam contains less Sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.
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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
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Calcium
+70%
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Iron
+100%
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Magnesium
+90.9%
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Phosphorus
+129.2%
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Potassium
+244.3%
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Zinc
+41.2%
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Copper
+201.7%
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Sodium
-44.4%
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Calcium
+70%
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Iron
+100%
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Magnesium
+90.9%
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Phosphorus
+129.2%
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Potassium
+244.3%
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Zinc
+41.2%
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Copper
+201.7%
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Sodium
-44.4%
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
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Vitamin C
+24.8%
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Vitamin B1
+202.7%
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Vitamin B2
+68.4%
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Vitamin B5
+252.8%
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Vitamin B6
+266.3%
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Folate
+53.3%
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Vitamin A
+503.6%
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Vitamin E
+54.3%
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Vitamin K
+243.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.594
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Vitamin C
+24.8%
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Vitamin B1
+202.7%
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Vitamin B2
+68.4%
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Vitamin B5
+252.8%
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Vitamin B6
+266.3%
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Folate
+53.3%
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Vitamin A
+503.6%
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Vitamin E
+54.3%
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Vitamin K
+243.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.594
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 23.78g | 2.69g |
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| Protein | 1.53g | 0.88g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 27.88g | 3.89g |
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| Calories | 118kcal | 18kcal |
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| Starch | g | 0g |
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| Fructose | g | 1.37g |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 2.63g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 0.54mg | 0.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 55mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 816mg | 237mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.17mg |
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| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin A | 138IU | 833IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 13.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.594mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 7.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.018mg |
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| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.027mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.018mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.014mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.031g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.083g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
19
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Mineral Summary Score
25
10
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 food.
Protein
9%
5%
Carbohydrates
28%
4%
Fats
1%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.