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Chicory vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicory and Yam

  • Chicory has more Folate, while Yam has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Yam covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 14% more than Chicory.
  • Chicory contains 2 times more Folate than Yam. While Chicory contains 37µg of Folate, Yam contains only 16µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicory, witloof, 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 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
Yam
Yam
8
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 CalciumCalcium +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.5%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +198%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +271%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%

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 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
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 FolateFolate +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +332.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +442.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.028mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 WaterWater +34.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.6%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +587%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Yam Opinion
Calories 17kcal 116kcal Yam
Protein 0.9g 1.49g Yam
Fats 0.1g 0.14g Yam
Vitamin C 2.8mg 12.1mg Yam
Net carbs 0.9g 23.58g Yam
Carbs 4g 27.48g Yam
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Yam
Calcium 19mg 14mg Chicory
Potassium 211mg 670mg Yam
Iron 0.24mg 0.52mg Yam
Sugar 0.49g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 3.9g Yam
Copper 0.051mg 0.152mg Yam
Zinc 0.16mg 0.2mg Yam
Phosphorus 26mg 49mg Yam
Sodium 2mg 8mg Chicory
Vitamin A 29IU 122IU Yam
Vitamin A 1µg 6µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.34mg Yam
Manganese 0.1mg 0.371mg Yam
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.095mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.028mg Yam
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.552mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.311mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.228mg Yam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Folate 37µg 16µg Chicory
Choline 16.2mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.029g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.005g Yam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.06g Yam
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.012mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg 0.052mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.05mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg 0.094mg Yam
Lysine 0.035mg 0.058mg Yam
Methionine 0.005mg 0.02mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.069mg Yam
Valine 0.041mg 0.06mg Yam
Histidine 0.015mg 0.033mg Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory 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
6%
Chicory
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.