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Poblano vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Poblano and Yam

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5 in Poblano is higher than in Yam.
  • Poblano covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 254% more than Yam.
  • Yam has 170 times less Vitamin A RAE than Poblano. Poblano has 1022µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Yam has 6µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppers, ancho, dried and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt.

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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.
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Yam
Contains more Calcium +335.7%
Contains more Iron +2001.9%
Contains more Magnesium +527.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.2%
Contains more Potassium +259.9%
Contains more Zinc +610%
Contains more Copper +234.2%
Contains more Manganese +244.7%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +335.7%
Contains more Iron +2001.9%
Contains more Magnesium +527.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.2%
Contains more Potassium +259.9%
Contains more Zinc +610%
Contains more Copper +234.2%
Contains more Manganese +244.7%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%

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.
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Yam
Contains more Vitamin A +16652.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7953.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1450.4%
Contains more Folate +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +505%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +16652.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7953.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1450.4%
Contains more Folate +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +505%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yam
Contains more Protein +696%
Contains more Fats +5757.1%
Contains more Carbs +87.1%
Contains more Other +675%
Contains more Water +209.9%
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +696%
Contains more Fats +5757.1%
Contains more Carbs +87.1%
Contains more Other +675%
Contains more Water +209.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9740%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7418.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9740%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7418.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poblano Yam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano Yam Opinion
Net carbs 29.82g 23.58g Poblano
Protein 11.86g 1.49g Poblano
Fats 8.2g 0.14g Poblano
Carbs 51.42g 27.48g Poblano
Calories 281kcal 116kcal Poblano
Sugar 0.49g Poblano
Fiber 21.6g 3.9g Poblano
Calcium 61mg 14mg Poblano
Iron 10.93mg 0.52mg Poblano
Magnesium 113mg 18mg Poblano
Phosphorus 201mg 49mg Poblano
Potassium 2411mg 670mg Poblano
Sodium 43mg 8mg Yam
Zinc 1.42mg 0.2mg Poblano
Copper 0.508mg 0.152mg Poblano
Manganese 1.279mg 0.371mg Poblano
Selenium 2.9µg 0.7µg Poblano
Vitamin A 20438IU 122IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 1022µg 6µg Poblano
Vitamin E 0.34mg Yam
Vitamin C 2mg 12.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.095mg Poblano
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.028mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 0.552mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.311mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 0.228mg Poblano
Folate 69µg 16µg Poblano
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.012mg Poblano
Threonine 0.425mg 0.052mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0.05mg Poblano
Leucine 0.605mg 0.094mg Poblano
Lysine 0.515mg 0.058mg Poblano
Methionine 0.142mg 0.02mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.069mg Poblano
Valine 0.489mg 0.06mg Poblano
Histidine 0.232mg 0.033mg Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.82g 0.029g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.492g 0.005g Poblano
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 0.06g Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poblano Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
242%
Poblano
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.791g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/nutrients
  2. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.