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Game vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Game and Yam?

  • Game is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Yam is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Game's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 54% higher.

We used Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted and Yam, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Game
Game
6
:
4
Yam
Yam
Contains more Iron +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +281.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +19.7%
Contains more Selenium +1742.9%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Potassium +119.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +1704.5%
Game
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 158% 20% 90% 33% 8% 46% 71% 3% 71%
Yam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Contains more Iron +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +281.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +19.7%
Contains more Selenium +1742.9%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Potassium +119.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Game
Game
2
:
10
Yam
Yam
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2181.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Game
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 65% 169% 0% 0% 0% 7% 0% 0%
Yam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2181.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +155.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
Game
3
:
2
Yam
Yam
Contains more Protein +1824.8%
Contains more Fats +1470.6%
Contains more Other +141.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 69.6
Game
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
Yam
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +1824.8%
Contains more Fats +1470.6%
Contains more Other +141.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 69.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
Game
2
:
1
Yam
Yam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +663.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Game
44% 29% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.58 g
Yam
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +663.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Yam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 23.78g Yam
Protein 29.45g 1.53g Game
Fats 2.67g 0.17g Game
Carbs 0g 27.88g Yam
Calories 150kcal 118kcal Game
Sugar 0.5g Game
Fiber 0g 4.1g Yam
Calcium 4mg 17mg Yam
Iron 4.2mg 0.54mg Game
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Game
Phosphorus 210mg 55mg Game
Potassium 372mg 816mg Yam
Sodium 54mg 9mg Yam
Zinc 1.68mg 0.24mg Game
Copper 0.213mg 0.178mg Game
Manganese 0.022mg 0.397mg Yam
Selenium 12.9µg 0.7µg Game
Vitamin A 0IU 138IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 0mg 17.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.112mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.032mg Game
Vitamin B3 0.552mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.314mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.293mg Yam
Folate 9µg 23µg Yam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 1.362mg 0.054mg Game
Isoleucine 1.126mg 0.052mg Game
Leucine 2.489mg 0.096mg Game
Lysine 2.462mg 0.059mg Game
Methionine 0.838mg 0.021mg Game
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 0.071mg Game
Valine 1.31mg 0.062mg Game
Histidine 1.401mg 0.034mg Game
Cholesterol 126mg 0mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.97g 0.037g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 0.006g Game
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 0.076g Game

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Game Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Game
19%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.933g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game
Game is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Game
Game is relatively richer in minerals

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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.