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Broccoli vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Broccoli and Yam

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Yam is richer in Copper, Potassium, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 86% more.
  • Broccoli contains 44 times more Vitamin K than Yam. Broccoli contains 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Yam contains 2.3µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
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 13% 4.2% 59% 20% 51% 5.5% 21% 1% 48% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235.7%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +105%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112%
Contains more CopperCopper +210.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.7%

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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
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 40% 7.3% 6.8% 0% 24% 6.5% 10% 19% 53% 0% 5.8% 12% 8.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +637.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +410.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4317.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +293.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Yam
Yam
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27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.3%
Contains more FatsFats +164.3%
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +313.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Yam
Yam
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31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +120%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Yam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Broccoli Yam Opinion
Calories 34kcal 116kcal Yam
Protein 2.82g 1.49g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.14g Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 12.1mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.04g 23.58g Yam
Carbs 6.64g 27.48g Yam
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 14mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 670mg Yam
Iron 0.73mg 0.52mg Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 0.49g Yam
Fiber 2.6g 3.9g Yam
Copper 0.049mg 0.152mg Yam
Zinc 0.41mg 0.2mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 49mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 8mg Yam
Vitamin A 623IU 122IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 31µg 6µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.34mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.371mg Yam
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.095mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.028mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.552mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.311mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.228mg Yam
Vitamin K 101.6µg 2.3µg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 16µg Broccoli
Choline 18.7mg 16.2mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.029g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.005g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.06g Yam
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.012mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.052mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.05mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.094mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.058mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.069mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.06mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Yam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
61%
Broccoli
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.