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Brie vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brie and Yam?

  • Brie is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Yam is higher in Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Brie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 87% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Yam is lower.

We used Cheese, brie 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.
Brie
Brie
4
:
6
Yam
Yam
Contains more Calcium +982.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.8%
Contains more Zinc +891.7%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Potassium +436.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +836.8%
Contains more Manganese +1067.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.54
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Yam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Contains more Calcium +982.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.8%
Contains more Zinc +891.7%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Potassium +436.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +836.8%
Contains more Manganese +1067.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.54
Equal in Magnesium - 21

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.
Brie
Brie
6
:
5
Yam
Yam
Contains more Vitamin A +329%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.7%
Contains more Folate +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Brie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Yam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +329%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.7%
Contains more Folate +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
3
:
2
Yam
Yam
Contains more Protein +1256.2%
Contains more Fats +16182.4%
Contains more Other +229.3%
Contains more Carbs +6095.6%
Contains more Water +43.7%
Brie
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Yam
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +1256.2%
Contains more Fats +16182.4%
Contains more Other +229.3%
Contains more Carbs +6095.6%
Contains more Water +43.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
2
:
1
Yam
Yam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +986.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Yam
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +986.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Yam Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 23.78g Yam
Protein 20.75g 1.53g Brie
Fats 27.68g 0.17g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 27.88g Yam
Calories 334kcal 118kcal Brie
Sugar 0.45g 0.5g Brie
Fiber 0g 4.1g Yam
Calcium 184mg 17mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 0.54mg Yam
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Yam
Phosphorus 188mg 55mg Brie
Potassium 152mg 816mg Yam
Sodium 629mg 9mg Yam
Zinc 2.38mg 0.24mg Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.178mg Yam
Manganese 0.034mg 0.397mg Yam
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU 138IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 7µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin C 0mg 17.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.112mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.032mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.552mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.314mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.293mg Yam
Folate 65µg 23µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.012mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg 0.054mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.052mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg 0.096mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg 0.059mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg 0.021mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.071mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg 0.062mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg 0.034mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Yam
Saturated Fat 17.41g 0.037g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 0.006g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.076g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Brie
19%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.373g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.