Yam vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Yam and Artichoke different?
- Yam is higher in Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Artichoke is richer in Folate, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Artichoke is 13% higher.
- Yam contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Artichoke. While Yam contains 0.228mg of Vitamin B6, Artichoke contains only 0.116mg.
Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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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Potassium
+81.1%
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Sodium
-91.5%
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Manganese
+44.9%
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Selenium
+250%
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Calcium
+214.3%
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Iron
+146.2%
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Magnesium
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+83.7%
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Zinc
+145%
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Copper
+52%
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Potassium
+81.1%
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Sodium
-91.5%
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Manganese
+44.9%
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Selenium
+250%
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Calcium
+214.3%
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Iron
+146.2%
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Magnesium
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+83.7%
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Zinc
+145%
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Copper
+52%
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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Vitamin A
+838.5%
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Vitamin E
+78.9%
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Vitamin B1
+31.9%
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Vitamin B6
+96.6%
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Vitamin B2
+135.7%
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Vitamin B3
+89.5%
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Folate
+325%
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Vitamin K
+543.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 11.7
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338
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Vitamin A
+838.5%
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Vitamin E
+78.9%
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Vitamin B1
+31.9%
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Vitamin B6
+96.6%
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Vitamin B2
+135.7%
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Vitamin B3
+89.5%
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Folate
+325%
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Vitamin K
+543.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 11.7
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+161.5%
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Protein
+119.5%
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Water
+21.1%
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+48.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.15
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Carbs
+161.5%
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+119.5%
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+21.1%
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+48.7%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-19.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.005
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.064
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Saturated Fat
-19.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.005
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.064
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 23.58g | 5.11g |
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| Protein | 1.49g | 3.27g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.15g |
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| Carbs | 27.48g | 10.51g |
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| Calories | 116kcal | 47kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 0.99g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 5.4g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 44mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.28mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 60mg |
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| Phosphorus | 49mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 670mg | 370mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 94mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.231mg |
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| Manganese | 0.371mg | 0.256mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 122IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 6µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 11.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 1.046mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.338mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.116mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 68µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 14.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg |
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| Leucine | 0.094mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.06mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.036g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.005g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.064g |
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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
15%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
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.