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Broth vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Broth and Yam

  • Broth is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Yam is richer in Copper, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1038% higher.
  • Broth has 93 times more Saturated Fat than Yam. While Broth has 3.43g of Saturated Fat, Yam has only 0.037g.
  • Yam has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Yam, raw.

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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.
Broth
Broth
5
:
5
Yam
Yam
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +90.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.8%
Contains more Selenium +3900%
Contains more Potassium +164.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +164.7%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Yam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +90.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.8%
Contains more Selenium +3900%
Contains more Potassium +164.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +164.7%

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.
Broth
Broth
6
:
5
Yam
Yam
Contains more Vitamin E +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Folate +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6800%
Contains more Vitamin C +1454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
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 E +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Folate +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6800%
Contains more Vitamin C +1454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
3
:
2
Yam
Yam
Contains more Protein +988.9%
Contains more Fats +8064.7%
Contains more Other +5897.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.8%
Contains more Water +2966.1%
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +988.9%
Contains more Fats +8064.7%
Contains more Other +5897.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.8%
Contains more Water +2966.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
1
Yam
Yam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5794.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Yam
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5794.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Yam Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 23.78g Yam
Protein 16.66g 1.53g Broth
Fats 13.88g 0.17g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 27.88g Yam
Calories 267kcal 118kcal Broth
Sugar 17.36g 0.5g Yam
Fiber 0g 4.1g Yam
Calcium 187mg 17mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 0.54mg Broth
Magnesium 56mg 21mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 55mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 816mg Yam
Sodium 23875mg 9mg Yam
Zinc 0.09mg 0.24mg Yam
Copper 0mg 0.178mg Yam
Manganese 0.15mg 0.397mg Yam
Selenium 28µg 0.7µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 138IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.35mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 17.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.112mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.032mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.552mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.314mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.293mg Yam
Folate 32µg 23µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Broth
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.054mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.052mg Yam
Leucine 0.096mg Yam
Lysine 0.059mg Yam
Methionine 0.021mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.071mg Yam
Valine 0.062mg Yam
Histidine 0.034mg Yam
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Yam
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.037g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.006g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.076g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
25%
Broth
19%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 23866mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.