Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Carrots VS Yam per 100 g
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Boiled Carrots versus 100 g of Yam to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Boiled Carrots vs Yam:
- 100 grams of Boiled Carrots have 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 100 g of Raw Yam contain 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 100 grams.
- 100 grams 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 100 grams.
Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Boiled Carrots vs Yam:
- 100 grams of Boiled Carrots have 1.8 times more Calcium, 6.4 times more Sodium and 1.3 times more Water than Yam.
- While 100 g of Raw Yam contain 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.
- 100 grams of Boiled Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Copper and Zinc
- 100 grams of Yam lack sufficient amounts of Calcium
- Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Raw Yam lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in 100 grams.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:
- 100 grams of Boiled Carrots have 6.9 times more Sugars than Yam.
- While 100 g of Raw Yam contain 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.
- 100 grams 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 100 grams.