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Eggnog vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Eggnog and Yam different?

  • Eggnog is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Yam is higher in Potassium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Eggnog covers your daily need of Cholesterol 20% more than Yam.
  • Yam is lower in Cholesterol.

Eggnog 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.
Eggnog
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Yam
Yam
6
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 CalciumCalcium +664.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +394.5%
Contains more IronIron +170%
Contains more CopperCopper +1269.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7840%

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.
Eggnog
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 5% 12% 4.2% 36% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Yam
Yam
7
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% 8.3% 7% 0% 28% 7.4% 10% 19% 68% 0% 5.8% 17% 9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1040%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +425.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +486%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
3
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Yam
Yam
2
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 +197.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2364.7%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +246.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
2
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 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 +21600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggnog Yam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Eggnog Yam Opinion
Calories 88kcal 118kcal Yam
Protein 4.55g 1.53g Eggnog
Fats 4.19g 0.17g Eggnog
Vitamin C 1.5mg 17.1mg Yam
Net carbs 8.05g 23.78g Yam
Carbs 8.05g 27.88g Yam
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Yam
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Eggnog
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Yam
Calcium 130mg 17mg Eggnog
Potassium 165mg 816mg Yam
Iron 0.2mg 0.54mg Yam
Sugar 8.05g 0.5g Yam
Fiber 0g 4.1g Yam
Copper 0.013mg 0.178mg Yam
Zinc 0.46mg 0.24mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 109mg 55mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 9mg Yam
Vitamin A 206IU 138IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 7µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Eggnog
Manganese 0.005mg 0.397mg Yam
Selenium 4.2µg 0.7µg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.112mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.032mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.552mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.314mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.293mg Yam
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg Yam
Folate 1µg 23µg Yam
Choline 52.2mg 16.5mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 2.591g 0.037g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 0.006g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.076g Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.012mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg 0.054mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.052mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg 0.096mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg 0.059mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg 0.021mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.071mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg 0.062mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog 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
18%
Eggnog
18%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.554g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.