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Corned beef vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corned beef and yam different?

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and iron, while yam is higher in potassium, vitamin C, and fiber.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 68% more than yam.
  • Yam has a higher glycemic index (51) than corned beef (0).

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Yam, raw types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 15% 5.1% 72% 20% 59% 6.5% 24% 1.2% 52% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +244.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1808.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4585.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +462.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1704.5%

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 57% 2.3% 7% 0% 28% 7.4% 10% 19% 68% 0% 5.8% 17% 9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +448.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Yam
Yam
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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 +1087.6%
Contains more FatsFats +11064.7%
Contains more OtherOther +215.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5831.9%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Yam
Yam
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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 +153566.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +781.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Yam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Corned beef Yam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 0.7µg 58%
Sodium 973mg 9mg 42%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.24mg 39%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Protein 18.17g 1.53g 33%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.037g 29%
Fats 18.98g 0.17g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.006g 23%
Potassium 145mg 816mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17.1mg 19%
Iron 1.86mg 0.54mg 17%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.397mg 16%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.552mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.032mg 11%
Choline 69.2mg 16.5mg 10%
Phosphorus 125mg 55mg 10%
Carbs 0.47g 27.88g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.112mg 7%
Calories 251kcal 118kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.293mg 5%
Folate 6µg 23µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.076g 4%
Copper 0.154mg 0.178mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.314mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.35mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.3µg 1%
Calcium 8mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 23.78g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.059mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.071mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.062mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
18%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 964mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.303g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.