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Chocolate vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate and yam

  • Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B12, while yam has more vitamin B6.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 94% more than yam.
  • The amount of saturated fat in yam is lower.
  • Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of yam is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Yam
Yam
2
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 +595.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +229.4%
Contains more IronIron +1385.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +477.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +737.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%

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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Yam
Yam
6
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 EVitamin E +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +597.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.314mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Yam
Yam
1
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 +219%
Contains more FatsFats +18300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.4%
Contains more OtherOther +107.3%
Contains more WaterWater +7075.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Yam
Yam
1
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 +158900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1336.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Chocolate Yam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Yam DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0.178mg 94%
Iron 8.02mg 0.54mg 94%
Saturated fat 18.519g 0.037g 84%
Fats 31.28g 0.17g 48%
Manganese 1.419mg 0.397mg 44%
Magnesium 146mg 21mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 0.006g 24%
Phosphorus 206mg 55mg 22%
Calories 546kcal 118kcal 21%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.293mg 19%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 19%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.24mg 16%
Fiber 7g 4.1g 12%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Carbs 61.17g 27.88g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg 10%
Potassium 559mg 816mg 8%
Protein 4.88g 1.53g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.112mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.076g 7%
Folate 23µg 6%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2.3µg 5%
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg 4%
Calcium 56mg 17mg 4%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.552mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.35mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg 1%
Sodium 24mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 54.17g 23.78g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.314mg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.059mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
18%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.