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Chrysanthemum vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chrysanthemum and Yam different?

  • Chrysanthemum is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Yam is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chrysanthemum is 290% higher.
  • Chrysanthemum contains 19 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yam. While Chrysanthemum contains 116µg of Vitamin A RAE, Yam contains only 6µg.
  • Yam has less Sodium.

Chrysanthemum, garland, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +735.7%
Contains more Iron +340.4%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Zinc +255%
Contains more Manganese +154.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Copper +10.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +735.7%
Contains more Iron +340.4%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Zinc +255%
Contains more Manganese +154.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Copper +10.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49

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.
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Yam
Contains more Vitamin A +1801.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +414.3%
Contains more Folate +1006.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15117.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.552
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1801.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +414.3%
Contains more Folate +1006.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15117.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.552

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125.5%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Other +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +809.9%
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +125.5%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Other +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +809.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chrysanthemum Yam Opinion
Net carbs 0.02g 23.58g Yam
Protein 3.36g 1.49g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.56g 0.14g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 3.02g 27.48g Yam
Calories 24kcal 116kcal Yam
Sugar 0.49g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 3g 3.9g Yam
Calcium 117mg 14mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 2.29mg 0.52mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 32mg 18mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 54mg 49mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 567mg 670mg Yam
Sodium 118mg 8mg Yam
Zinc 0.71mg 0.2mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.137mg 0.152mg Yam
Manganese 0.943mg 0.371mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.7µg Yam
Vitamin A 2320IU 122IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 116µg 6µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 0.34mg Yam
Vitamin C 1.4mg 12.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.095mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.144mg 0.028mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.531mg 0.552mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.311mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.228mg Yam
Folate 177µg 16µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg 2.3µg Chrysanthemum
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.052mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.05mg Yam
Leucine 0.094mg Yam
Lysine 0.058mg Yam
Methionine 0.02mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Yam
Valine 0.06mg Yam
Histidine 0.033mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.029g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Yam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chrysanthemum Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
107%
Chrysanthemum
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chrysanthemum
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.