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Bockwurst vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bockwurst and yam?

  • Bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus, yet yam is higher in potassium.
  • Bockwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 57% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in yam is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is lower.

We used Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Yam, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Yam
Yam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 72% 20% 59% 6.5% 24% 1.2% 52% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.2%
Contains more IronIron +113%
Contains more ZincZinc +762.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1514.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Yam
Yam
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 2.3% 7% 0% 28% 7.4% 10% 19% 68% 0% 5.8% 17% 9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +628.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +917.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2952.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +181.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +434.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.35mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Yam
Yam
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28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +817%
Contains more FatsFats +15117.6%
Contains more OtherOther +226.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +845.1%
Contains more WaterWater +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Yam
Yam
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31% 5% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +218866.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2963.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Yam DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.2µg 2.3µg 57%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.012mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.256g 0.037g 46%
Fats 25.87g 0.17g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0µg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 0.006g 33%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 0.552mg 32%
Sodium 756mg 9mg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Protein 14.03g 1.53g 25%
Selenium 11.3µg 0.7µg 19%
Zinc 2.07mg 0.24mg 17%
Potassium 270mg 816mg 16%
Phosphorus 169mg 55mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 0.076g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.032mg 15%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 17.1mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4.1g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.314mg 12%
Manganese 0.171mg 0.397mg 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.178mg 9%
Calories 301kcal 118kcal 9%
Iron 1.15mg 0.54mg 8%
Carbs 2.95g 27.88g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.112mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.293mg 7%
Choline 46.4mg 16.5mg 5%
Folate 17µg 23µg 2%
Calcium 41mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 7µg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 23.78g N/A
Sugar 1.33g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.35mg 0%
Threonine 0.613mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0.059mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.071mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.062mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.034mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
53%
Bockwurst
18%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.219g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients
  2. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.