Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Carrots VS Yam per 1 lb
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Boiled Carrots versus 1 lb of Yam to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Boiled Carrots vs Yam:
- 1 pound of Boiled Carrots has 121.7 times more Vitamin A, 1.4 times more Vitamin B2, 2.9 times more Vitamin E and 6 times more Vitamin K than Yam.
- While 1 lb of Raw Yam contains 1.7 times more Vitamin B1, 1.4 times more Vitamin B5, 1.9 times more Vitamin B6, 1.6 times more Vitamin B9 and 4.8 times more Vitamin C than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
- Both Boiled Carrots and Yam provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 per one pound.
- 1 pound of Yam have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin K
- Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Raw Yam have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.
Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Boiled Carrots vs Yam:
- 1 pound of Boiled Carrots has 1.8 times more Calcium, 6.4 times more Sodium and 1.3 times more Water than Yam.
- While 1 lb of Raw Yam contains 10.5 times more Copper, 1.6 times more Iron, 2.1 times more Magnesium, 2.6 times more Manganese, 1.8 times more Phosphorus and 3.5 times more Potassium than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
- 1 pound of Boiled Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Copper and Zinc
- 1 pound of Yam lack sufficient amounts of Calcium
- Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Raw Yam lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one pound.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:
- 1 pound of Boiled Carrots has 6.9 times more Sugars than Yam.
- While 1 lb of Raw Yam contains 3.4 times more Energy, 3.4 times more Carbohydrate, 1.4 times more Fiber and 2 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
- 1 pound of Boiled Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
- Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Raw Yam provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in one pound.