CALORIC DENSITY
Yam, raw
Taro, raw
1.18
1.12
11601
11518
First, let's take a look at the macros. Each of these are listed in grams and as usual, normalized to 200 calories for easy comparison, so we're always comparing apples to apples.
Protein = 3g
Protein = 3g
Carbohydrates = 47g
Carbohydrates = 47g
Fat = 0g
Fat = 0g
Fiber = 7g
Fiber = 7g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Polyunsaturated = 0g
Polyunsaturated = 0g
Saturated Fat = 0g
Saturated Fat = 0g
Protein 3g 3g Carbohydrate 47g 47g Fiber 7g 7g Fat 0g 0g Monounsat. Fat 0g 0g Polyunsat. Fat 0g 0g Saturated Fat 0g 0g
Note: the chart below maxes out at 20, so you can see better.
Next, let's take a look at the Vitamin density. These values are shown in units of percent of recommended daily intake. And since we're showing 200 calories worth, this means anything above 10% is good.
Choline = 6%
Choline = 7%
Vitamin A = 2%
Vitamin A = 1%
Vitamin C = 39%
Vitamin C = 11%
Vitamin E = 5%
Vitamin E = 35%
Vitamin K = 5%
Vitamin K = 2%
Choline 6% 7% Vitamin A 2% 1% Vitamin C 39% 11% Vitamin E 5% 35% Vitamin K 5% 2%
Yam have significantly more Vitamins C than taro. Taro have significantly more Vitamins E than yam. Yam are a good source of Vitamin C. Yam are a great source of Vitamin B6, Potassium. Taro are a good source of Vitamin E, Potassium, Phosphorus. Taro are a great source of Vitamin B6.
And here we see the B-vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B1 = 19%
Vitamin B1 = 17%
Vitamin B2 = 5%
Vitamin B2 = 4%
Vitamin B3 = 8%
Vitamin B3 = 9%
Vitamin B5 = 11%
Vitamin B5 = 11%
Vitamin B6 = 45%
Vitamin B6 = 46%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Vitamin B1 19% 17% Vitamin B2 5% 4% Vitamin B3 8% 9% Vitamin B5 11% 11% Vitamin B6 45% 46% Vitamin B12 0% 0%
Now, lets look at mineral density. Here we have a lot of important electrolytes and minerals. Once again, units are in percent of RDI, thus for this 200 calorie serving anything above 10% would considered high.
Sodium = 1%
Sodium = 1%
Potassium = 40%
Potassium = 30%
Calcium = 6%
Calcium = 15%
Magnesium = 10%
Magnesium = 17%
Phosphorus = 16%
Phosphorus = 26%
Iron = 15%
Iron = 16%
Manganese = 29%
Manganese = 30%
Selenium = 3%
Selenium = 3%
Copper = 30%
Copper = 31%
Zinc = 4%
Zinc = 4%
Sodium 1% 1% Potasium 40% 30% Calcium 6% 15% Magnesium 10% 17% Phosphorus 16% 26% Iron 15% 16% Manganese 29% 30% Selenium 3% 3% Copper 30% 31% Zinc 4% 4%
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